Peck's Bad Boy with the Circus (1938)

User Rating:

5.8/10   

Director:

Edward F. Cline

Writers:

George W. Peck (characters)
Al Martin (screenplay) ...

Release Date:

2 December 1938 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Tagline:

The "Tom Sawyer" Kid in another great fun, thrill and adventure show!

Plot:

Trouble-prone Billy Peck and his gang descend on a traveling circus that has just hit town, and before long their antics are causing the circus owner all kinds of problems. |

Plot Keywords:

Circus | Gang | Father Son Relationship | Bareback Rider | Young Girl

Cast

Tommy Kelly	...	Bill Peck
Ann Gillis	...	Fleurette de Cava
Edgar Kennedy	...	Arthur Bailey
Benita Hume	...	Myrna Daro
Billy Gilbert	...	Bud Boggs
Grant Mitchell	...	Henry Peck
Nana Bryant	...	Mrs. Henry Peck
George 'Spanky' McFarland	...	Pee Wee (as Spanky McFarland)
Louise Beavers	...	Cassey
William Demarest	...	Daro
Mickey Rentschler	...	Herman Boggs
Fay Helm	...	Mrs. De Cava
Harry Stubbs	...	Hank
Wade Boteler	...	Murphy

Runtime:

78 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Victor System)

Certification:

USA:Approved (PCA #4893)

Company:

Sol Lesser Productions

Movie Connections:

Follows Peck's Bad Boy (1921)

Rarely Seen Gem - Little Rascals fans take note!

It's too bad this movie isn't more well-known these days. It probably was a B movie in it's time but regardless, it is a gem. Very nice performances throughout with several alumni from the Little Rascals comedies (Spanky, Woim and Officer Kennedy) thrown in to make it a special treat for those who enjoy those classic shorts. The story is simple, a boy has won an obstacle race at a summer camp for two years in a row and if he wins the third year he gets to keep the trophy cup. The movie follows his adventures getting to the race by way of a circus. To say any more would just spoil your fun in seeing this movie. It is definite;y worth your time to seek out this film.