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Johnny-on-the-Spot

7.0191950mMovieComedy

Aspiring author Johnny Rutledge believes in taking things easy. When he gets evicted for giving his last $10 to a fellow writer, Anne Travers, he sets out on a wild mission to stop her from marrying a fraudulent suitor and win her fortune.

DirectorHarry L. Franklin
WriterShannon Fife

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Cast · Directed by Harry L. Franklin

HHHale Hamilton
Hale Hamilton
Johnny Rutledge
LLLouise Lovely
Louise Lovely
Anne Travers
PMPhilo McCullough
Philo McCullough
Arthur Abington, aka Cooley
ECEdward Connelly
Edward Connelly
Judge Martin Crandall
HKHardee Kirkland
Hardee Kirkland
Dr. Barnabas Bunyon
LLLila Leslie
Lila Leslie
Lillian Dupre
EWEdwin Wallock
Edwin Wallock
Jim Burton
FWFred Warren
Fred Warren
'Pipe' Brooks
NHNeil Hardin
Neil Hardin
'Buck' Bates
OHOrral Humphrey
Orral Humphrey
'Canary' Kelly
RO
Ruth Orlamond
Mrs. Webster

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Johnny-on-the-Spot — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Johnny-on-the-Spot?

Johnny-on-the-Spot isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is Johnny-on-the-Spot on Netflix?

No, Johnny-on-the-Spot is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Johnny-on-the-Spot on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Johnny-on-the-Spot isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

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Johnny-on-the-Spot isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Johnny-on-the-Spot?

Johnny-on-the-Spot hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around April 7, 1919. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.