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Wikipedia article'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. PlotWhile 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. CastThe Gang* Mickey Gubitosi as Mickey Baker* George McFarland as Spanky * Carl Switzer as Alfalfa * Billie Thomas as Buckwheat * Leonard Landy as Leonard Additional cast* Darwood Kaye as Club member complimenting Mickey* Arthur Q. Bryan as Spanky's dad * Ben Hall as Leonard's dad * Tom Herbert as Gas station patron * Louis Jean Heydt as Bill Henry, Mickey's surrogate dad * Milton Parsons as Mr. Kincade, father of triplets * Peggy Shannon as Mary Baker, Mickey's mother * Mary Treen as Receptionist * Walter Sande as Extra * James Gubitosi as Club member * Tommy McFarland as Club member * Harold Switzer as Club member See also* 'Our Gang' filmography References | |
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