Movie

Beginner's Luck

★ 6.8(6)193520m

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Good to know

Director: Gus Meins
Release date: 1935-02-23
Runtime: 20m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Hal Roach Studios

About Beginner's Luck

Beginner's Luck is a 1935 movie in the Family and Comedy genres, directed by Gus Meins, starring George McFarland, Matthew Beard and Scotty Beckett. It has a runtime of 20 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Beginner's Luck in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Spanky's mother pushes him to join a local theater amateur night.

Cast

George McFarland

Spanky

Matthew Beard

Stymie

Scotty Beckett

Scotty

Billie Thomas

Buckwheat

Jerry Tucker

Jerry

Marianne Edwards

Daisy Dimple

Carl Switzer

Tom

Harold Switzer

Jerry

Ruth Hiatt

Daisy's Mother (uncredited)

Kitty Kelly

Spanky's Mother (uncredited)

James C. Morton

Piano Player (uncredited)

May Wallace

Spanky's Grandma (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

short film

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Beginner's Luck in Canada?+

Beginner's Luck is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Beginner's Luck on Netflix?+

Beginner's Luck is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Beginner's Luck?+

Beginner's Luck has a runtime of 20 minutes (20 minutes).

Who stars in Beginner's Luck?+

Beginner's Luck stars George McFarland, Matthew Beard, Scotty Beckett, Billie Thomas and Jerry Tucker.

When did Beginner's Luck come out?+

Beginner's Luck is a 1935 movie directed by Gus Meins.

What genre is Beginner's Luck?+

Beginner's Luck is Family and Comedy film.

Who directed Beginner's Luck?+

Beginner's Luck was directed by Gus Meins.