Helping Grandma
Synopsis
The kids' adopted grandma decides to sell her store, but can't decide whom to sell it to. The kids try to help her out.
Top Cast
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Matthew Beard
Stymie
Norman Chaney
Chubby
Jackie Cooper
Jackie
Dorothy DeBorba
Dorothy
Allen 'Farina' Hoskins
Farina
Bobby 'Wheezer' Hutchins
Wheezer
Mary Ann Jackson
Mary Ann
Shirley Jean Rickert
Shirley
Donald Haines
Donald
Clifton Young
Robert "Bonedust"
Oscar Apfel
Mr. Pennypacker
Margaret Mann
Margaret Mack
William Gillespie
Billy
Dell Henderson
Henderson
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 3, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert F. McGowan
- Screenplay & Story
- H.M. Walker
- Original Title
- Helping Grandma
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 21m
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert F. McGowan
H.M. Walker
Art Lloyd
Robert F. McGowan, Hal Roach
Department Leadership Roster
Robert F. McGowan
Director
H.M. Walker
Writer
Robert F. McGowan
Producer
Hal Roach
Producer
Art Lloyd
Director of Photography
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BD Release: Past-1960
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Frequently Asked Questions About Helping Grandma
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Helping Grandma about?
The kids' adopted grandma decides to sell her store, but can't decide whom to sell it to. The kids try to help her out.
Who directed Helping Grandma?
Helping Grandma was directed by Robert F. McGowan.
Who stars in Helping Grandma?
The principal cast of Helping Grandma includes Matthew Beard, Norman Chaney, Jackie Cooper, Dorothy DeBorba, Allen 'Farina' Hoskins.
When was Helping Grandma released and how long is it?
Helping Grandma was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 21m.