A Southern Yankee
1948, English. Directed by Edward Sedgwick.
HE'S A SPY FOR BOTH SIDES!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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A Southern Yankee is streaming on TCM in India.
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Cast & crew
- Edward SedgwickDirector
- Red SkeltonAubrey Filmore
- Brian DonlevyKurt Devlynn
- Arlene DahlSallyann Weatharby
- George CoulourisMaj. Jack Drumman aka The Grey Spider
- Lloyd GoughCapt. Steve Lorford
- John IrelandCapt. Jed Calbern
- Minor WatsonGen. Watkins
- Charles DingleCol. Weatharby
- Joyce ComptonHortense Dobson
- Louise BeaversLaundry Woman
- Arthur SpaceHotel Desk Clerk
- Paul HarveyHotel Manager
Details
- Released
- 5 August 1948
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Harry Tugend
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How long is A Southern Yankee?
A Southern Yankee runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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A Southern Yankee parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Southern Yankee is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is A Southern Yankee on?
A Southern Yankee is streaming on TCM in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Southern Yankee?
If you liked A Southern Yankee, try What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?, Buck Privates, Oh! What a Lovely War.
Who directed A Southern Yankee?
A Southern Yankee (1948) was directed by Edward Sedgwick and stars Red Skelton, Brian Donlevy, Arlene Dahl.