Kentucky Kernels_
The Great Elmer and Company, two out-of-work magicians, help lovelorn Jerry Bronson adopt Spanky Milford, to distract him. When Bronson makes up and elopes, the pair are stuck with the little boy. But Spanky inherits a Kentucky fortune, so they head south to Banesville, where the Milfords and Wakefields are conducting a bitter feud.
Starring
Bert Wheeler, Robert Woolsey, Mary Carlisle
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Kentucky Kernels was released 92 years ago in 1934.
Overview
The Great Elmer and Company, two out-of-work magicians, help lovelorn Jerry Bronson adopt Spanky Milford, to distract him. When Bronson makes up and elopes, ...
Kentucky Kernels is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 15m.
CAST (20)
Bert Wheeler
Willie Doyle
Robert Woolsey
Elmer Dugan
Mary Carlisle
Gloria Wakefield
George McFarland
Spanky Milford
Noah Beery
Colonel Wakefield
Lucille La Verne
Aunt Hannah Milford
Willie Best
Buckshot (as Sleep 'n' Eat)
Margaret Dumont
Mrs. Baxter
Louis Mason
Judge Ezra Milford
Paul Page
Jerry Bronson
Frank McGlynn Jr.
Jeff Wakefield
Richard Alexander
Hank Wakefield
William Pawley
John Wakefield
Harry Bernard
Destitute Man (uncredited)
Edgar Dearing
Policeman (uncredited)
Dorothy Granger
Ethel, Baxter's Secretary (uncredited)
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Roger Gray
The Moonshiner (uncredited)
Harrison Greene
Aloysius T. Guilfoyle, Lawyer (uncredited)
Charlie Hall
Cigarette Stand Owner (uncredited)
Otto Hoffman
Henry, Banesville Station Agent (uncredited)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Kentucky Kernels about?
The Great Elmer and Company, two out-of-work magicians, help lovelorn Jerry Bronson adopt Spanky Milford, to distract him. When Bronson makes up and elopes, the pair are stuck with the little boy. But Spanky inherits a Kentucky fortune, so they head south to Banesville, where the Milfords and Wakefields are conducting a bitter feud.
How long is Kentucky Kernels?
Kentucky Kernels has a runtime of 75 minutes (1h 15m).
Who stars in Kentucky Kernels?
The cast of Kentucky Kernels includes Bert Wheeler, Robert Woolsey, Mary Carlisle, George McFarland, Noah Beery.
What is the rating of Kentucky Kernels?
Kentucky Kernels has a rating of 6.3 out of 10 based on 9 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Comedy