Second Childhood (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1936, Second Childhood is a comedy and family film directed by Gus Meins, running about 20 minutes.
What it’s about. A lonely, rich, hypochondriac is celebrating her 65th birthday in the same manner in which she observes the other 364 days of the year by complaining, berating her servants, taking her pills and grumping about everything around her, including the sunshine. A toy airplane comes flying through an open window and breaks a vase, and when its owner, Spanky, comes in search of it he is informed he will have to pay seventy-five cents for the broken vase. Spanly has never seen six-bit, much less having it in his pants, so he offers his and his friend's help in cleaning up the yard in exchange. Before the kids are through, they've given the old lady a new outlook on life.
Who’s in it. Second Childhood stars Darla Hood as Darla, Eugene 'Porky' Lee as Porky, George McFarland as Spanky and Carl Switzer as Alfalfa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Second Childhood has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Second Childhood page.
If you liked it. Fans of Second Childhood tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Second Childhood (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Second Childhood change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Second Childhood worth watching?
- Second Childhood holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Second Childhood?
- Second Childhood stars Darla Hood, Eugene 'Porky' Lee, George McFarland, Carl Switzer and Billie Thomas.
- When was Second Childhood released?
- Second Childhood was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 20 minutes.