Canned Fishing (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1938, Canned Fishing is a comedy film directed by Gordon Douglas, running about 10 minutes.
What it’s about. Spanky and Alfalfa plot to play hooky so they can go fishing, by pretending that Alfalfa is sick and Spanky should stay with him while the parents are away. But Spanky's mom, knowing the truth, turns the tables by insisting they also watch Spanky's little brother. But taking care of little brother turns out to be more difficult than they expected.
Who’s in it. Canned Fishing stars Wilma Cox as Spanky's mother, Gary Jasgur as Junior, Carl Switzer as Alfalfa and Billie Thomas as Buckwheat, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Canned Fishing has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Canned Fishing page.
If you liked it. Fans of Canned Fishing tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Canned Fishing (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Canned Fishing change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Canned Fishing worth watching?
- Canned Fishing holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Canned Fishing?
- Canned Fishing stars Wilma Cox, Gary Jasgur, Carl Switzer, Billie Thomas and George McFarland.
- When was Canned Fishing released?
- Canned Fishing was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 10 minutes.