Robot Wrecks (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1941, Robot Wrecks is a comedy and family film directed by Edward L. Cahn, running about 11 minutes.
What it’s about. Spanky and the gang discover a demonstration of a "human-like" robot named Volto and are inspired to create a robot themselves to do their chores for them. Slicker Walburn convinces them they will need "invisible rays" to bring it to life which he just happens to have to sell to them. As they rush off to get their money, Slicker gets Boxcar Smith to wear the robot's outer body so when he "brings" the robot to life, it will be Boxcar bringing it to life. The gang unsuspectedly gets their robot to mow the lawn at Froggy's house, but with a signal from Slicker, Boxcar runs amok and mows down everything in his path. Froggy gets to explain what happened to his parents who bust up the fraud and get the miscreants to work with the gang to clean up the mess.
Who’s in it. Robot Wrecks stars Robert Blake as Mickey, Darla Hood as Darla, Billy Laughlin as Froggy and George McFarland as Spanky, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Robot Wrecks 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 Robot Wrecks page.
If you liked it. Fans of Robot Wrecks tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Robot Wrecks (1941)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Robot Wrecks change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Robot Wrecks worth watching?
- Robot Wrecks holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Robot Wrecks?
- Robot Wrecks stars Robert Blake, Darla Hood, Billy Laughlin, George McFarland and Billie Thomas.
- When was Robot Wrecks released?
- Robot Wrecks was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 11 minutes.