The Beverly Hillbillies

The Beverly Hillbillies

Year: 1993

Runtime: 93 mins

Language: English

Director: Penelope Spheeris

FamilyComedyCrude humor and satireGags jokes and slapstick humorFunny jokes and crude humor

When a modest Arkansas oilman strikes it rich, Jed Clampett and his family relocate to opulent Beverly Hills. Their rustic innocence clashes with the city's sophisticated world, leading to comic misunderstandings, especially as Jed's search for a new wife attracts opportunistic suitors and schemers looking to profit from their newfound wealth.

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1

Oil discovery and deal

Jed Clampett accidentally discovers oil on his Arkansas land when he shoots at a jackrabbit. Ozark Mountain Oil offers to buy the property for about $1 billion, triggering a life-changing opportunity. Jed consults his sister Pearl Bodine, who suggests that a change of scenery for Elly May would be good.

early Arkansas
2

Decision to move and contract signing

After weighing the offer, Jed decides to sign the contract. The family begins preparations to move to Beverly Hills, California. They load up Jethro's old truck with their possessions, and Granny reluctantly agrees to go along.

midday Arkansas
3

Departure to Beverly Hills

Jed and his clan depart Arkansas for Beverly Hills, California to begin a new life. The move marks a drastic shift from their mountain roots to glamorous urban living. They arrive and begin setting up their new home.

Arkansas and Beverly Hills
4

Arrival and Jane Hathaway's arrival

The Clampetts arrive at their new Beverly Hills estate next to Drysdale's, catching Milburn Drysdale's eye. Drysdale sends his secretary Jane Hathaway to oversee their finances. Upon their arrival, Jane mistakes them for burglars and calls the Beverly Hills Police.

Beverly Hills, California
5

Drysdale fires and rehiring

After learning the mistake, Drysdale briefly fires Jane but soon rehires her to supervise the Clampetts’ affairs because Jed insists on having her. Jane begins managing their finances and navigating the quirks of high-society banking. This rough start sets up ongoing tension between the banker and his neighbors.

Beverly Hills, California
6

Elly May and Morgan's budding friendship

Drysdale and his wife push their son Morgan to befriend Elly May, who develops a crush on him. Jane also finds herself the object of Jethro's affections, while the Clampetts observe the evolving social dynamics of their new town.

Beverly Hills, California
7

Jed seeks a husband for Elly May

Jed asks Jane to help turn Elly May into a proper lady and to arrange a marriage for himself as well. He hopes a suitable match will stabilize their new life in Beverly Hills. Jane agrees to act as matchmaker while evaluating who might fit their unconventional client.

Beverly Hills, California
8

The con begins: Laurette Voleur

Woodrow Tyler, a Drysdale bank associate, schemes with his girlfriend Laura Jackson to steal Jed's money by marrying Laura. Laura feigns interest in Jed and orchestrates a plan that culminates in an impending wedding with a fake etiquette teacher, Laurette Voleur.

leading up to the wedding Beverly Hills, California
9

Granny uncovers the plot and is captured

Granny overhears Laura and Woodrow discussing the scam and witnesses their kiss. She threatens to expose them, but they seize the opportunity and have her committed to Los Viejos Nursing Home to keep her quiet.

before the wedding Los Viejos Nursing Home
10

Wedding plans and Laurette's identity

On the wedding day, Laurette's scheme looks to proceed with the transfer of Clampett funds to a Swiss account after the ceremony. Jane learns Laurette's true identity and enlists help to stop the con. She also continues to search for Granny and to monitor the situation.

wedding day Beverly Hills, California
11

Jane rescues Granny

Jane tracks down the private investigator Barnaby Jones and disguises herself as a nurse to break Granny out of the nursing home. She informs Granny about Laurette and Tyler's scheme, and they jointly plan to thwart the con.

Beverly Hills, California
12

Confrontation at the wedding

Jane and Granny arrive at the wedding to foil Laurette and Tyler's plan. Laura and Tyler attempt to complete the marriage and trigger the money transfer, but the Clampetts' allies intervene and the plan begins to unravel.

at the wedding Beverly Hills, California
13

Laptop destroyed; criminals arrested

Jane grabs a shotgun and destroys the laptop, preventing the money from moving to Swiss accounts. The police arrest Laura and Woodrow, ending the con and sparing Jed's fortune. The wedding falls apart, but Jed decides to celebrate in his own way.

climax Beverly Hills, California
14

A celebratory shindig

With the scam thwarted and the wedding off, Jed declares that they should have one hellacious shindig to celebrate their Beverly Hills life. The Clampetts embrace their new home as a place of opportunity and humor, marking the start of their adventures in Hollywood.

aftermath Beverly Hills, California

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