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Partners in Time
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Partners in Time

1946-04-04 · 74 min · ★ 7.0

Comedy · Drama

Squire Skimp has a new plan to swindle the people of Pine Ridge. However, Lum has something more important on his mind. He has to tell a young engaged couple on the verge of breaking up the story of how the Jot 'em Down store first started (through flashbacks). Based on characters from the popular "Lum and Abner" radio program of the time.

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Directors
William Nigh
Production companies
Jack Votion Productions Inc., Voco Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Chester LauckChester LauckLum Edwards
Norris GoffNorris GoffAbner Peabody
Pamela BlakePamela BlakeElizabeth Meadows
John JamesJohn JamesTim Matthews
Teala LoringTeala LoringJanet Smith
Danny DuncanGrandpappy Spears / Constable Spears
Grady SuttonGrady SuttonCedric Weehunt / Caleb Weehunt
Dick ElliottDick ElliottSquire Skimp
Phyllis KennedyPhyllis KennedyAbagail
Ruth LeeRuth LeeMiss Martha Thurston
Charles JordanCharles JordanGerald Sharpe
Ruth CaldwellJosie
Mary CarrMary CarrMiss Rutledge (uncredited)
Harry 'Snub' PollardHarry 'Snub' PollardTownsman (uncredited)
Minerva UrecalMinerva UrecalMiss Abernathy (uncredited)

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