Colonel Effingham's Raid (1946)
Who Says You Can't Fight City Hall?
The story takes place in 1940. On the eve of America's entry in World War II, a colonel retired to his small Southern town, and discovers that there is a plan afoot to tear down Confederate Monument Square. He begins a campaign to rally the townspeople to save the square.
Director: Irving Pichel
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 72 min
Release Date: January 24, 1946
Cast
- Charles Coburn - Colonel Will Seaborn Effingham
- Joan Bennett - Ella Sue Dozier
- William Eythe - Albert 'Al' Marbury
- Allyn Joslyn - Earl Hoats
- Elizabeth Patterson - Cousin Emma
- Donald Meek - Doc Buden
- Frank Craven - Dewey
- Thurston Hall - Ed - the Mayor
- Cora Witherspoon - Mrs. Clara Meigs
- Emory Parnell - Joe Alsobrook
Screenplay
- Kathryn Scola (Screenplay)
- Berry Fleming (Novel)
Music: Cyril J. Mockridge
Cinematography: Edward Cronjager
Editing: Harmon Jones
Production: 20th Century Fox
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Colonel Effingham's Raid about?
- The story takes place in 1940. On the eve of America's entry in World War II, a colonel retired to his small Southern town, and discovers that there is a plan afoot to tear down Confederate Monument Square. He begins a campaign to rally the townspeople to save the square.
- Who directed Colonel Effingham's Raid?
- Colonel Effingham's Raid was directed by Irving Pichel.
- Who stars in Colonel Effingham's Raid?
- Colonel Effingham's Raid stars Charles Coburn, Joan Bennett, William Eythe, Allyn Joslyn, Elizabeth Patterson, Donald Meek.
- How long is Colonel Effingham's Raid?
- Colonel Effingham's Raid has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
- What genre is Colonel Effingham's Raid?
- Colonel Effingham's Raid is a Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was Colonel Effingham's Raid produced?
- Colonel Effingham's Raid was produced in United States of America.