The Spelling Bee
ComedyFamily
Kathy is nervous about the school spelling bee, so Betty gives her a penny and convinces her that it has special powers.
Director
Peter Tewksbury
Writers
Ed James, Roswell Rogers
Stars
Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue
Release Date
April 17, 1957
Language
English
💬 2
Reviews
🎭 Top Cast
Robert Young
as Jim Anderson
Jane Wyatt
as Margaret Anderson
Elinor Donahue
as Betty Anderson
Billy Gray
as Bud Anderson
Lauren Chapin
as Kathy Anderson
Beverly Washburn
as Mara
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Mason Curry
as Spelling Master
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Pauline Drake
as Mrs. Zerney
Tiger Fafara
as Speller #1
Ahna Capri
as Lisping Spelling Bee Contestant
🎬 Technical Specs
Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Color
Black and White
Production
Rodney-Young Productions, Screen Gems
🏷️ Keywords
spelling beespelling
🎯 Categories
ComedyFamily
⭐ Featured Review
Kathy's choice helps another person
"Kathy is a sweet child in this episode. She makes a choice that helps another person. Margaret (Kathy's mother) has an awkward moment. Margaret appears to be an elitist. In a conversation with a child she almost appears to look down on the child's socioeconomic situation...."
💡 Did You Know?
Kathy breaks the fourth wall in this episode.
📖 Synopsis
Kathy is nervous about the school spelling bee, so Betty gives her a penny and convinces her that it has special powers.