Aladdin's Lantern
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Aladdin's Lantern
| Aladdin's Lantern | |
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| Directed by | George Sidney |
| Produced by | Jack Chertok for MGM |
| Written by | Hal Law Robert A. McGowan |
| Cinematography | Robert Pittack |
| Distributed by | MGM |
| Release date(s) | 17 September 1938 |
| Running time | 10' 04" |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Alladin's Lantern is a 1938 Our Gang short comedy film directed by Gordon Douglas. It was the 171st Our Gang short (172nd episode, 83rd talking short, 84th talking episode, and third MGM produced episode) that was released.
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Plot
The gang members are putting on a musical show about Aladdin and his lamp. While Spanky, Alfalfa, and Darla endeavor to stick to the script (such as it is), their efforts are undermined by smaller kids Buckwheat and Porky.[1]
Notes
- Aladdin's Lantern was the last episode directed by Gordon Douglas. It was also the first MGM entry produced with George McFarland as Spanky. He returned from loan to other studios. Gordon Douglas left the gang and MGM to return to Hal Roach Studios.
Cast
- Carl Switzer - Alfalfa
- Darla Hood - Darla
- George McFarland - Spanky
- Billie Thomas - Buckwheat
- Eugene Lee - Porky
- Darwood Kaye - Waldo
- Leonard Landy - Leonard
- Henry Lee - Extra
- Gary Jasgar - Gary
- Joe Giel - Tapdancer
- Harold Switzer - Extra
- Peggy Lynch - Tapdancer
- Marylyn Astor Thorpe - Extra
See also
References
- ^ "New York Times: Aladdin-s-Lantern". NY Times. http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/226186/Aladdin-s-Lantern/overview. Retrieved 2008-10-08.
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