Kentucky Kernels (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1934, Kentucky Kernels is a comedy film directed by George Stevens, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Kentucky Kernels stars Bert Wheeler as Willie, Robert Woolsey as Elmer, Mary Carlisle as Gloria and George McFarland as Spanky, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Kentucky Kernels has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kentucky Kernels page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kentucky Kernels tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kentucky Kernels (1934)?
- In US, Kentucky Kernels is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kentucky Kernels worth watching?
- Kentucky Kernels holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kentucky Kernels?
- Kentucky Kernels stars Bert Wheeler, Robert Woolsey, Mary Carlisle, George McFarland and Noah Beery.
- When was Kentucky Kernels released?
- Kentucky Kernels was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.