Colonel Effingham's Raid
1946, English. Directed by Irving Pichel.
Who Says You Can't Fight City Hall?
The story takes place in 1940. On the eve of America's entry in World War II, a colonel retired to his small Southern town, and discovers that there is a plan afoot to tear down Confederate Monument Square. He begins a campaign to rally the townspeople to save the square.
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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ArtiflixCast & crew
- Irving PichelDirector
- Charles CoburnColonel Will Seaborn Effingham
- Joan BennettElla Sue Dozier
- William EytheAlbert 'Al' Marbury
- Allyn JoslynEarl Hoats
- Elizabeth PattersonCousin Emma
- Donald MeekDoc Buden
- Frank CravenDewey
- Thurston HallEd - the Mayor
- Cora WitherspoonMrs. Clara Meigs
- Emory ParnellJoe Alsobrook
- Henry ArmettaJimmy Economy
- Stephen DunneProfessor Edward 'Ed' Bland
Details
- Released
- 24 January 1946
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Kathryn Scola
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How long is Colonel Effingham's Raid?
Colonel Effingham's Raid runs 72 minutes (1h 12m).
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Colonel Effingham's Raid is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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Colonel Effingham's Raid is streaming on Artiflix in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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Who directed Colonel Effingham's Raid?
Colonel Effingham's Raid (1946) was directed by Irving Pichel and stars Charles Coburn, Joan Bennett, William Eythe.