Charles Coburn Farce Comedy Full Movie | Colonel Effingham's Raid (1946) | Retrospective

When retired Col. William Seaborn Effingham (Charles Coburn) comes back home to small-town Fredericksville, Ga., he finds little has changed in his absence of several decades, until he unwillingly becomes involved in local politics. Upon learning that corrupt mayor Edgar (Thurston Hall) and his cronies plan to knock down the historic town courthouse, the colonel becomes the star columnist at the local newspaper and attempts to rally the townsfolk to save their town's heritage.
Film: Colonel Effingham's Raid (1946)
Production company: 20th Century Studios
Producer: Lamar Trotti
Director: Irving Pichel
Music composed by: Cyril J. Mockridge
Screenplay: Berry Fleming, Kathryn Scola
Cast: Charles Coburn, Joan Bennett, William Eythe, Allyn Joslyn, Elizabeth Patterson, Donald Meek
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[@debbabbit9283]

I'll never tire if a Charles Coburn movie.

[@floydroadheroes]

He always makes me smile, no matter what part he plays!

[@carmenfoote7999]

Always can count on a great movie with Charles Coburn in it and this one was no exception. Great story and a joy to watch. Thanks for the download. Joe S

[@sheiladesoysa3157]

A great old movie. Such a good script too. Charles Coburn a grand old actor .

[@Billthebaker420]

Fun movie, still better than most anything Hollywood makes today!

[@miasalazar1980]

This is a delightful movie with Charles Coburn and gets a rating of 9.

[@garyoa1]

Gotta love Charlie!

[@cristineconnell7803]

Love this movie, Charles Coburn was hilarious!

[@MsMars.]

#cristine: that's weird because his part was not comical.

[@cristineconnell7803]

​@@MsMars.It's a comedy & he is the man character! How is his role not comical? 😂😂

[@GTX1123]

Charles Coburn and my great great grandmother Helen Acosta (Née Coburn) were siblings. My grandparents used to visit with him. I well remember as a kid how Helen's grandsons (my great uncles) were always joking around like a bunch of comedians, as did my Dad and his brothers as did me and my siblings and all of my cousins. You might say it runs in the family.

[@cristineconnell7803]

My family was similar, lots of singers & musical inclined & growing up with them all was a blast! Both Dad & Mom's sides!❤ Family reunions were spent with much laughter, sing & fun! Often around a campfire! ❤

[@GTX1123]

@@cristineconnell7803 My Grandmother was an accomplished musician. When she was in her early teens, she and her mother played the organ in the theaters during the silent movie era. Movies had no sound then so theaters hired keyboardists to either play piano or organ. My Dad is one of 9 children, FIVE of which were musicians - all keyboard players like my Grandmother. Growing up there was always a piano or an organ being played at family gatherings. I've carried on that legacy of being a musician.

[@terry4137]

@@GTX1123❤

[@floydroadheroes]

great film! Just love this! Thank you for this!

[@janet8418]

In genealogy, I found out Charles Coburn was my 5th cousin. Glad we were related.

[@GTX1123]

My great great grandmother Helen Acosta (Née Coburn) was his sister.

[@janet8418]

@@GTX1123 I’m related through his mother’s side.

[@cristineconnell7803]

Cool!

[@antilogism]

Interesting idea! So, 11th cousing here. Way back in 17th century Scotland was common ancester Lord Stewart of Ochiltree.

[@janet8418]

@@antilogism Hum, I’m related to Earl William Alexander from Sterling Scotland. His mother was a Stewart.

[@MsMars.]

This was a very good movie. Of course it's so close to reality because it reveals how how crooked so many of our elected officials have been and always will be. It exposes the ugly underbelly of our political process. After the events in America, beginning in 2016, I'm absolutely exhausted and I am so not looking forward to the run-up to and the 2024 presidential election. Nonetheless, this movie had a happy ending!!! So heartwarming and encouraging to see how Col. Effington's cousin stepped up to the plate. Doesn't matter how he got there, he got there!

[@debbabbit9283]

The plot has a whiff of the American politics of today. Peeyou!! But with a happy ending.

[@classyin-yahshua8287]

8:10 " You never caught her sticking her nose in mens business" you would never hear that on TV now days lol

[@stinkydog5935]

lets go brandon

[@LifeLuvWe]

Grand 💥we can re- learn - importance

[@MsMars.]

I would not characterize this movie as a farce because the characters were neither exaggerated or in improbable situations. It was very true to life. Heck, it was barely a comedy. It was a very good movie though.

[@SGBoffice]

The colonel's name sounds like a swear word.

[@HoTrEtArDeDcHiXx]

Strong Jersey girl lead plays Georgia's peach. The major's general. You'd think it was an English invasion to complicate the boots against the communists. But that was just a cover story for another story like this one. The colonel refers to the Panama canal as an accomplishment. A direct result of his mosquito strategy. Passes on his watch because it hasn't lost a minute in 34 years. Doughboy tells Peaches he's seriously profanely in love. Rallies the troops to take city hall before going off to fight the Nazis. Colonel dies happy. Joy

[@howardkerr8174]

Almost didn't watch this as I stupidly confused James Coburn and Charles Coburn...DOH.

[@catherinedoyle1194]

Like yourself ,I mistakes the same actor's like yourself, I think a few people will do this! Great old movie though..

[@OrpheusSonOfCalliope]

@@catherinedoyle1194 Yep, I made the same mistake!

[@1949LA-ARCH]

WWII era state side made movie❤Preserving American history fun movie. Enjoy the movie, keep your negative liberal remarks to yourself. We are all Americans 😊

[@terry4137]

Absolutely!

[@RJ-nk9wb]

Terrible picture cannot believe people watch this.

[@1949LA-ARCH]

Fantastic movie 🎥 ❤