The citizens of dogpatch are in an uproar because their ramshackle community has been designated the. The movie was produced by norman panama and directed by melvin frank cowriters of the broadway production. Lil abner is a film that can be found all over the internet, having resided in the public domain for some time now. It takes the sadie hawkins day race to straighten out his romantic entanglements.
Li l abner is a 1940 film based on the comic strip li l abner created by al capp. The three most recognizable names associated with the film are buster keaton as lonesome polecat, jeff york as lil abner, and milton berle, who cowrote the title song this was the first of two films based on the popular al capp strip, the second being paramounts 1959 musical, lil abner, which was also based. With mona ray, chester conklin, edgar kennedy, and buster keaton as lonesome polecat. The blatant theatricality of li l abner might at first seem like directorial laziness, but this hyperartificiality and theatricality were calculated components of the film from the very beginning even before the broadway musical was ever performed. Lil abner was a very popular comic strip in the 1930s. Daisy mae who has chased him for years and wendy wilecat who rescued him from an angry mob. An earlier, unrelated movie adaptation of li l abner, filmed in 1940, is best forgotten, as is a series of lukewarm abner cartoons produced by screen gems in the late forties. Find video, photos, forums, blogs and shop for some of the best movies ever made only at tcm. Dogpatch comes to life with buster keaton, edgar kennedy and more. Hillbilly daisy mae martha odriscoll wants to marry li l abner yokum granville owen in. Lil abner is a 1959 musical film based on the comic strip of the same name created by al capp.
Daisy mae wants to marry li l abner, and li l abner just wants to go fishing. The three most recognizable names associated with the film are buster keaton as lonesome polecat, jeff york as li l abner, and milton berle, who cowrote the title song. Lil abner 1940 is the original black and white lil abner movie. Li l abner official trailer an unfunny rendition of al capps delightful comic strip finds owen running about the town of dogpatch to elude that most dreaded of institutions, marriage.
The three most recognizable names associated with the film are buster keaton as lonesome polecat, jeff york as lil abner, and milton berle, who cowrote the title song this was the first of two films based on the popular al capp strip, the second being paramounts 1959 musical, lil abner, which was. Another film inspired by the citizens of dogpatch, this time based on the stage musical, was released in 1959. Meanwhile, earthquake mcgoon wants to marry daisy mae. Li l abner 1940 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
An earlier, unrelated movie adaptation of lil abner, filmed in 1940, is best forgotten, as is a series of lukewarm abner cartoons produced by screen gems in the late forties. Lil abner 1940 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. See the full list of lil abner cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. Written and drawn by al capp 19091979, the strip ran for 43 years, from august, 1934 through november, 1977. Lil abner manufactured on demand on movies unlimited. Al capps lil abner sadie hawkins day youtube released by columbia pictures in the 1940s to compete with the animated shorts of disney, mgm, warner brothers, lantz universal and terrytoons lil abner comic strip on lil abner was the title character in the longrunning 19341977 syndicated newspaper strip by cartoonist al.
Directed by 1 writing credits 3 cast 79 produced by 1. The blatant theatricality of lil abner might at first seem like directorial laziness, but this hyperartificiality and theatricality were calculated components of the film from the very beginning even before the broadway musical was ever performed. Mar 5, 2018 lil abner is a satirical american comic strip featuring a fictional clan of hillbillies in the impoverished mountain village of dogpatch, usa. It was the second film to be based on the comic strip, the first. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Lil abner, the classic comic strip that delighted america for decades, arrives on the big screen for the first time in this 1940 vogue pictures production. Peter palmer recreates his broadway role as li l abner yokum, the handsome, musclebound, musclebrained leading hillbilly of dogpatch, usa. Beautiful mobster the lady in red makes dogpatch her hideout and impersonates lookalike daisy mae. When residents of dogpatch, usa are notified by the government that they must evacuate because of atomic bomb testing, they try to persuade the government that their town is worth saving. And it is equally true that if lil abner should eventually decide to forsake the hills of dogpatch, he would find an unparalleled opportunity to lead a life of security as a trained technician in the service of his country, in the united states navy.
The predicaments confronting a certain acquaintance of li l abner, who joins the navy, are in the highest traditions of dogpatch humor. Li l abner is a failed film, but its one of the most fascinating failures ive seen. Fearless fosdick faces the criminal bombface, but just as fosdick is about to explode, he sends bombface out the window to destroy his gang of friends. Peter palmer recreates his broadway role as lil abner yokum, the handsome, musclebound, musclebrained leading hillbilly of dogpatch, usa.
Feb, 2014 lil abner is a film that can be found all over the internet, having resided in the public domain for some time now. The goingson in the rural southern community of dogpatch, usa. With leslie parrish, stubby kaye, peter palmer, howard st. January 1st, 2004 not yet rated 1 hr 18 min plot summary. The first adaptation of the famous li l abner comic strip, which was only 6 years into its 43 year run at the time, has strong and simple li l abner trying to avoid all things romantical, especially his interested neighbor daisy mae scraggs. Here the story of how daisy mae scraggs wins and marries abner yokum is told. In the meantime, earthquake mcgoon wants to marry daisy mae. Granville owen, martha odriscoll, buster keaton, johnnie morris, mona ray, billie seward show embed code.
Lil abner official trailer an unfunny rendition of al capps delightful comic strip finds owen running about the town of dogpatch to elude that most dreaded of institutions, marriage. Mar 10, 2018 the goingson in the rural southern community of dogpatch, usa. After costuming and much makeup, this pictures cast were. India ink over pencil, with printed overlays, and opaque white on bristol board.
Most of the broadway cast was retained, peter palmer reprised his portrayal of lil abner, and the stage veterans included stubby kaye, julie newmar, joe e. Li l abner reads the strip, relieved that his favorite detective has survived. Li l abner was a very popular comic strip in the 1930s. The film is based on the wonderful comic strip of the same name by al capp. In fact, paramount purchased the rights to capps comic in august, 1955, for more than. Like most hit broadway musicals of its time, the rollicking lil abnerinspired by al capps blockbuster comic stripgot the full hollywood treatment in 1959. Hillbilly daisy mae martha odriscoll wants to marry li l.
Li l abner, dvd, manufactured on demand, comedyclassic, 644827159321. See more ideas about lil abner, american comics and old comics. Here is a little book that will delight thousands of li l abner fans. Lil abner 1940 lil abner 1959 lil abner 1971, telefilm based on little annie rooney. Li l abner reads the strip, relieved that his favorite detective has survived another unusual escapade. The first adaptation of the famous lil abner comic strip, which was only 6 years into its 43 year run at the time, has strong and simple lil abner trying to avoid all things romantical, especially his interested neighbor daisy mae scraggs. Its hillbilly hilarity in the first film based on the beloved comic strip, as li l abner granville owen tries his darndest to steer clear of marriageminded daisy mae martha odriscoll. Lil abner is a 1959 musical film based on the comic strip of the same name created by al capp and the successful broadway musical of the same name that opened in 1956.
It was the second film to be based on the comic strip, the first being rkos 1940 film, lil abner. Personally, i would love to see lil abner brought back to the screen in some way. It was also based on a successful broadway musical that opened in 1956. Turner classic movies presents the greatest motion pictures of all time from one of the largest film libraries in the world. Lil abner article about lil abner by the free dictionary.
Li l abner is a 1959 musical film based on the comic strip of the same name created by al capp and the successful broadway musical of the same name that opened in 1956. After costuming and much makeup, this pictures cast were dead ringers for the newspaper comic folks they portrayed. Lil abner reads the strip, relieved that his favorite detective has. Lil abner directed by melvin frank available on vhs. With jeff york, martha odriscoll, mona ray, johnnie morris. Lil abner directed by melvin frank available on vhs, dvd. The first lil abner movie brought al capps dogpatch characters vividly to life and is in many respects superior to the screen adaptation of the 1950s abner broadway musical. See the full list of li l abner cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. Lil abner streaming full movie online 1940 english. A comedy musical based on the comic strip charcters created by al capp. Li l abner is a 1959 musical film based on the comic strip of the same name created by al capp. Though the strip primarily dealt with the exploits of lil abner, daisy mae, and the other denizens of dogpatch, capp would sometimes take a break from that storyline to tell tales or in some cases, just a panel or two of lil abner s favorite comic. Lil abner is a failed film, but its one of the most fascinating failures ive seen.
Hillbilly daisy mae martha odriscoll wants to marry lil. Its not so well known now, but its a favorite of mine. Lil abner is a 1940 film based on the comic strip lil abner created by al capp. The first li l abner movie brought al capps dogpatch characters vividly to life and is in many respects superior to the screen adaptation of the 1950s abner broadway musical. Jul 01, 20 the goingson in the rural southern community of dogpatch, usa. As sadie hawkins day approaches, daisy mae hopes to win the hand of lil abner by catching him in the traditional race. The movie was produced by norman panama and directed by melvin frank cowriters of.
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