The Old Homestead (1942)
THE HILARITY HIGHSPOT OF THE YEAR!...With The Weavers at Their Wackiets
In this entry in the "Weaver Family" series, the town of Farmington is being plagued by a crime wave. The angry citizens are ready to impeach the mayor, June Weaver, and the police chief, Leon Weaver. To end the crime and preserve her career, June feigns corruption and hires a real gangster to get rid of the local mobs. Unfortunately, a bona fide crooked councilman intervenes and makes real mob connections causing an earnest journalist to launch a front page attack.
Director: Frank McDonald
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Music
Runtime: 68 min
Release Date: August 17, 1942
Cast
- Leon Weaver - Abner Weaver
- Frank Weaver - Cicero Weaver
- June Weaver - Mayor Elviry Weaver
- Dick Purcell - Scarf Lennin
- Jed Prouty - Councilman Bell
- Anne Jeffreys - Goldie
- Maris Wrixon - Mary Jo Weaver
- Robert Conway - Fred Morgan
- Linda Brent - Bunny
Screenplay
- Stuart E. McGowan (Screenplay)
- Dorrell McGowan (Screenplay)
- Sol Meyer (Lyricist)
Production: Republic Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
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More Films by Director: Frank McDonald
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Old Homestead about?
- In this entry in the "Weaver Family" series, the town of Farmington is being plagued by a crime wave. The angry citizens are ready to impeach the mayor, June Weaver, and the police chief, Leon Weaver. To end the crime and preserve her career, June feigns corruption and hires a real gangster to get rid of the local mobs. Unfortunately, a bona fide crooked councilman intervenes and makes real mob connections causing an earnest journalist to launch a front page attack.
- Who directed The Old Homestead?
- The Old Homestead was directed by Frank McDonald.
- Who stars in The Old Homestead?
- The Old Homestead stars Leon Weaver, Frank Weaver, June Weaver, Dick Purcell, Jed Prouty, Anne Jeffreys.
- How long is The Old Homestead?
- The Old Homestead has a runtime of 1h 8m (68 minutes).
- What genre is The Old Homestead?
- The Old Homestead is a Comedy, Drama, Music film.
- Where was The Old Homestead produced?
- The Old Homestead was produced in United States of America.