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Dad for a Day is a 1939 Our Gang short comedy film directed by Edward Cahn. It was the 184th Our Gang short (185th episode, 96th talking short, 97th talking episode, and 16th MGM produced episode) that was released.

Dad for a Day
Directed by	Edward Cahn
Written by	Hal A. Law Robert A. McGowan
Produced by	Jack Chertok for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Starring	George McFarland Carl Switzer Billie Thomas Mickey Gubitosi Darwood Kaye Leonard Landy Louis Jean Heydt Peggy Shannon Arthur Q. Bryan
Cinematography	Jackson Rose
Edited by	Roy Brickner
Distributed by	Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Release date	October 21, 1939 (1939-10-21)
Running time	10:49
Country	United States
Language	English

Plot

While planning to participate in the annual Fathers and Sons Day Picnic, the Our Gang kids are reminded that their pal Mickey has no father. The kids prevail upon friendly gas-station owner Mr. Henry to act as Mickey's surrogate dad during the festivities. Not only does Mr. Henry win every competition, but he also works up enough nerve to propose to Mickey's widowed mother.[1]

Cast

The Gang

• Mickey Gubitosi as Mickey Baker
• George McFarland as Spanky
• Carl Switzer as Alfalfa
• Billie Thomas as Buckwheat
• Leonard Landy as Leonard

Additional cast

• Darwood Kaye as Club member complimenting Mickey
• Arthur Q. Bryan as Spanky's dad
• Ben Hall as Leonard's dad
• Tom Herbert as Gas station patron
• Louis Jean Heydt as Bill Henry, Mickey's surrogate dad
• Milton Parsons as Mr. Kincade, father of triplets
• Peggy Shannon as Mary Baker, Mickey's mother
• Mary Treen as Receptionist
• Walter Sande as Extra
• James Gubitosi as Club member
• Tommy McFarland as Club member
• Harold Switzer as Club member

See also

• Our Gang filmography

References

External links

• Dad for a Day at IMDb

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