Movie: Melodies Old and New

Top 6 Billed Cast

Janet Burston
Janet Burston

Janet

Robert Blake
Robert Blake

Mickey

Billy Laughlin
Billy Laughlin

Froggy

George McFarland
George McFarland

Spanky

Billie Thomas
Billie Thomas

Buckwheat

Walter Wills
Walter Wills

Uncle Wills

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    The gang prevails upon old-time minstrel impresario Walter Wills to help them stage a fund-raising musical show.

  • Release Date

    1942-01-24

  • Average

    6

  • Rating:

    3.0 starts
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    English
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