Shrimps for a Day
Synopsis
A magic lamp lets a young couple become kids again and exposes a mean old man who runs his orphanage like a prison.
Part of the Our Gang: The MGM talkies (1929-1938)
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Matthew Beard
Stymie
Scotty Beckett
Scotty
George McFarland
Spanky
Billie Thomas
Buckwheat
Alvin Buckelew
Alvin
Marianne Edwards
Marianne
Leonard Kibrick
Leonard
Jackie Lynn Taylor
Jane
Jerry Tucker
Jerry
George Brasno
Dick as a child
Olive Brasno
Mary as a child
Richard Brasno
Mr. Crutch as a child
Herbert Evans
Butler
Rosa Gore
Mrs. Crutch
Wilfred Lucas
Mr. Wade
Doris McMahan
Mary Wade
Clarence Wilson
Mr. Crutch
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 7, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gus Meins
- Original Title
- Shrimps for a Day
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gus Meins
Louis McManus
Hal Roach
Department Leadership Roster
Gus Meins
Director
Hal Roach
Producer
Louis McManus
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shrimps for a Day
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What is Shrimps for a Day about?
A magic lamp lets a young couple become kids again and exposes a mean old man who runs his orphanage like a prison.
Who directed Shrimps for a Day?
Shrimps for a Day was directed by Gus Meins.
Who stars in Shrimps for a Day?
The principal cast of Shrimps for a Day includes Matthew Beard, Scotty Beckett, George McFarland, Billie Thomas, Alvin Buckelew.
When was Shrimps for a Day released and how long is it?
Shrimps for a Day was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 20m.