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Ye Olde Minstrels

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'Ye Olde Minstrels' is a 1941 'Our Gang' short comedy film directed by Edward Cahn. It was the 197th 'Our Gang' short (198th episode, 109th talking short, 110th talking episode, and 29th MGM produced episode) that was released.

Premise



To raise money for the local chapter of the Red Cross, the gang stages an old-fashioned minstrel show with the help of Froggy's uncle, played by real-life minstrel man Walter Wills. The show is a success, netting the Red Cross a munificent $208.40.

Cast



The Gang

* Mickey Gubitosi (later known as Robert Blake) as Mickey

* Darla Hood as Darla

* Billy Laughlin as Froggy

* George McFarland as Spanky

* Billie Thomas as Buckwheat

Additional cast

* Minstrel Maestro Walter Wills as Himself

* Giovanna Gubitosi as Audience extra

* Tommy McFarland as Audience extra

Additional performers

Bobby Browning, Raphael Dolciame, Ralph Hodges, Dickie Humphries, Joline Karol, Valerie Lee, Priscilla Montgomery, David Polonsky, Jackie Salling

See also



* 'Our Gang' filmography

References




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