A Southern Yankee

HE'S A SPY FOR BOTH SIDES!

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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.

Released: Aug 5, 1948

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Red Skelton

Aubrey Filmore

Brian Donlevy

Kurt Devlynn

Arlene Dahl

Sallyann Weatharby

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