Li’l Abner (1940) – Jeff York, Buster Keaton, Milton Berle | Public Domain | Classic Comedy Musical
📰 A lively and satirical musical comedy based on Al Capp’s iconic comic strip, Li’l Abner (1940) brings to life the quirky inhabitants of Dogpatch with humor, catchy songs, and colorful characters. This public domain classic pokes fun at small-town America while delivering slapstick fun and spirited performances that have made it a nostalgic favorite.
🎞️ Plot SummaryIn the whimsical town of Dogpatch, the dim-witted but kind-hearted Li’l Abner struggles with the antics of his neighbors, including the conniving Daisy Mae and the scheming Evil Eye Fleegle. When a greedy millionaire threatens their way of life, the townsfolk band together in comedic fashion to save their homes and uphold their unique Dogpatch traditions.
🎬 Directed by: Albert S. Rogell🕰️ Runtime: Approx. 79 minutes📅 Year: 1940🎭 Genre: Comedy | Musical | Satire🗣️ Language: English🎞️ Format: Black & White📍 Status: Public Domain (verified via copyright expiration and Archive.org)📌 Source: Internet Archive – Li’l Abner (1940) [Public Domain Mark 1.0]
🎥 Film Details• Title: Li’l Abner• Studio: Republic Pictures• Cast: – Jeff York as Li’l Abner Yokum – Milton Berle as Marryin’ Sam – Buster Keaton as Lonesome Polecat – Joan Davis as Mammy Yokum – Julie London as Daisy Mae Scragg• Status: Public Domain – confirmed via copyright expiration and verified public domain hosting• Usage Rights: Public Domain Mark 1.0 (Creative Commons). Free to reuse, modify, upload, and monetize without restrictions.
📌 DisclaimerThis film is confirmed to be in the U.S. public domain. The version available is under Public Domain Mark 1.0. No copyright restrictions apply to reuse, editing, uploading, or monetization. Attribution appreciated but not required.
➡️ Source: https://archive.org/details/LilAbner1940
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