Dad for a Day
Synopsis
The "Our Gang" kids encourage a shy man to take a widow and her son to a picnic.
Part of the Our Gang: The MGM talkies (1929-1938)
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Top Cast
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George McFarland
Spanky
Carl Switzer
Alfalfa
Robert Blake
Mickey Baker
Leonard 'Percy' Landy
Leonard
Billie Thomas
Buckwheat
Louis Jean Heydt
Bill Henry, Mickey's surrogate dad
Arthur Q. Bryan
Spanky's dad
Peggy Shannon
Mary Baker, Mickey's mother
Mary Treen
Employment Agency Receptionist
Walter Sande
Extra
Harold Switzer
Boy in Back Row (uncredited)
Tom Herbert
Gas station patron
Darwood Kaye
Club Member complimenting Mickey
Ben Hall
Leonard's Father
Herbert Lom
Gas Station Patron
Milton Parsons
Mr. Kincaid
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 20, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward L. Cahn
- Screenplay & Story
- Hal Law, Robert A. McGowan
- Original Title
- Dad for a Day
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward L. Cahn
Hal Law, Robert A. McGowan
Jackson Rose
Roy Brickner
Department Leadership Roster
Hal Law
Writer
Robert A. McGowan
Writer
Edward L. Cahn
Director
Roy Brickner
Editor
Jackson Rose
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dad for a Day
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What is Dad for a Day about?
The "Our Gang" kids encourage a shy man to take a widow and her son to a picnic.
Who directed Dad for a Day?
Dad for a Day was directed by Edward L. Cahn.
Who stars in Dad for a Day?
The principal cast of Dad for a Day includes George McFarland, Carl Switzer, Robert Blake, Leonard 'Percy' Landy, Billie Thomas.
When was Dad for a Day released and how long is it?
Dad for a Day was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 11m.