Ye Olde Minstrels is a 1941 Our Gang short comedy film directed by Edward Cahn. It was the 197th Our Gang short to be released.[1]
| Ye Olde Minstrels | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Edward Cahn |
| Written by | Sam Baerwitz |
| Starring | Mickey Gubitosi Darla Hood Billy Laughlin George McFarland Billie Thomas Walter Wills |
| Cinematography | Jackson Rose |
| Edited by | Leon Borgeau |
| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
Release date |
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Running time | 10:50 |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Premise edit
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 $208.40.
Cast edit
The Gang edit
- Mickey Gubitosi as Mickey
- Darla Hood as Darla
- Billy Laughlin as Froggy
- George McFarland as Spanky
- Billie Thomas as Buckwheat
Additional cast edit
- Minstrel Maestro Walter Wills as himself
- Giovanna Gubitosi as Audience extra
- Tommy McFarland as Audience extra
Additional performers edit
Bobby Browning, Raphael Dolciame, Ralph Hodges, Dickie Humphries, Joline Karol, Valerie Lee, Priscilla Montgomery, David Polonsky, Jackie Salling
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Maltin, Leonard; Bann, Richard W. (1977). Our Gang: The Life and Times of the Little Rascals. Crown Publishers. p. 241. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
External links edit
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