Birthday Blues
Synopsis
Dickie throws a birthday party to try to raise money to buy his mother a birthday present.
Top Cast
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Matthew Beard
Stymie
Dorothy DeBorba
Dorothy
Kendall McComas
Breezy Brisbane
George McFarland
Spanky
Dickie Moore
Dickie
Jacquie Lyn
Jacquie (as Jacquie Lyn)
Hooper Atchley
John, the inconsiderate father
Bobbie Beard
Cotton
Carlena Beard
Girl with Fake Snake
Edith Fellows
Girl with String in Mouth
Lillian Rich
Lillian
Marcia Mae Jones
Girl with Whistle
Donald Haines
Boy with Mousetrap
Douglas Greer
Boy
Harry Bernard
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 12, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert F. McGowan
- Original Title
- Birthday Blues
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert F. McGowan
Department Leadership Roster
Robert F. McGowan
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Birthday Blues
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What is Birthday Blues about?
Dickie throws a birthday party to try to raise money to buy his mother a birthday present.
Who directed Birthday Blues?
Birthday Blues was directed by Robert F. McGowan.
Who stars in Birthday Blues?
The principal cast of Birthday Blues includes Matthew Beard, Dorothy DeBorba, Kendall McComas, George McFarland, Dickie Moore.
When was Birthday Blues released and how long is it?
Birthday Blues was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 20m.