- Dad for a Day
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This article is about the 1939 film. For the 2009 Argentine film, see Dad for a Day (2009 film).
Dad for a Day Directed by Edward Cahn Produced by Jack Chertok for MGM Written by Hal A. Law
Robert A. McGowanCinematography Jackson Rose Editing by Roy Brickner Distributed by MGM Release date(s) 21 October 1939 Running time 10' 49" Country United States Language English Dad for a Day is a 1939 Our Gang short comedy film directed by Edward Cahn. It was the 184th Our Gang short (185th episode, 96th talking short, 97th talking episode, and 16th MGM produced episode) that was released.
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Plot
While planning to participate in the annual Fathers and Sons Day Picnic, the Our Gang kids are reminded that their pal Mickey has no father. The kids prevail upon friendly gas-station owner Mr. Henry to act as Mickey's surrogate dad during the festivities. Not only does Mr. Henry win every competition, but he also works up enough nerve to propose to Mickey's widowed mother (he'll appear again in "All About Hash").[1]
Cast
- Mickey Gubitosi (later known as Robert Blake) as Mickey
- George McFarland as Spanky
- Carl Switzer as Alfalfa
- Billie Thomas as Buckwheat
- Leonard Landy as Leonard
- Darwood Kaye as Club member
- Tommy McFarland as Club member
- Louis Jean Heydt as Mickey's surrogate dad, Bill Henry
- Mary Baker as Mickey's mother
- Tom Herbert as gas station patron
- Mary Treen as receptionist
- Milton Parsons as Mr. Kincade, father of triplets
- Arthur Q Brian as father who presents the awards
- Walter Sande as extra
See also
References
- ^ "New York Times: Dad-For-A-Day". NY Times. http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/142570/Dad-For-A-Day/overview. Retrieved 2008-10-08.
External links
Categories:- 1939 films
- American films
- English-language films
- 1930s comedy films
- Black-and-white films
- Films directed by Edward Cahn
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer films
- Our Gang films
- Short films
- 1930s comedy film stubs
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