Captain Spanky's Show Boat (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film
Released in 1939, Captain Spanky's Show Boat is a comedy film directed by Edward L. Cahn, running about 11 minutes.
What it’s about. An abandoned old show boat is moored in a lazy creek. The Our Gang put the old vessel back to use when they stage a show featuring "Darla's Dancin' Dandies" and a "meller dramer" entitled "Out in the Snow You Go." All is not smooth sailing however, as Butch seeks revenge for having been excluded from the cast.
Who’s in it. Captain Spanky's Show Boat stars George McFarland as Spanky (uncredited), Carl Switzer as Alfalfa (uncredited), Darla Hood as Darla (uncredited) and Tommy Bond as Butch (uncredited), among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Captain Spanky's Show Boat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Captain Spanky's Show Boat tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Captain Spanky's Show Boat (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Captain Spanky's Show Boat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Captain Spanky's Show Boat?
- Captain Spanky's Show Boat stars George McFarland, Carl Switzer, Darla Hood, Tommy Bond and Billie Thomas.
- When was Captain Spanky's Show Boat released?
- Captain Spanky's Show Boat was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 11 minutes.