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A Southern Yankee (1948)

Movie ★ 5.7 90 min

Comedy History War

Red Skelton plays Aubrey Filmore, a feather-brained but lovable bellboy who dreams of becoming an agent for the Union's secret service during the Civil War.

Harry Tugend Writer Edward Sedgwick Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 5, 1948
Runtime
90 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0040825
Language

Themes

Cast

Red Skelton Red Skelton Aubrey Filmore Brian Donlevy Brian Donlevy Kurt Devlynn Arlene Dahl Arlene Dahl Sallyann Weatharby George Coulouris George Coulouris Maj. Jack Drumman aka The Grey Spider Lloyd Gough Lloyd Gough Capt. Steve Lorford John Ireland John Ireland Capt. Jed Calbern Minor Watson Minor Watson Gen. Watkins Charles Dingle Charles Dingle Col. Weatharby Joyce Compton Joyce Compton Hortense Dobson Louise Beavers Louise Beavers Laundry Woman Arthur Space Arthur Space Hotel Desk Clerk Paul Harvey Paul Harvey Hotel Manager Byron Foulger Byron Foulger Mr. Duncan (scenes deleted) Harry Woods Harry Woods Dentist (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is A Southern Yankee about?
Red Skelton plays Aubrey Filmore, a feather-brained but lovable bellboy who dreams of becoming an agent for the Union's secret service during the Civil War.
Who directed A Southern Yankee?
A Southern Yankee was directed by Edward Sedgwick.
Who stars in A Southern Yankee?
A Southern Yankee stars Red Skelton, Brian Donlevy, Arlene Dahl, George Coulouris.
When was A Southern Yankee released?
A Southern Yankee is a 1948 comedy, history, war film.
Where can I watch A Southern Yankee?
You can watch A Southern Yankee with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.