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Dad for a Day

6.7193911mMovieComedy

The "Our Gang" kids encourage a shy man to take a widow and her son to a picnic.

DirectorEdward L. Cahn
WritersHal Law·Robert A. McGowan

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Cast · Directed by Edward L. Cahn

GMGeorge McFarland
George McFarland
Spanky
CSCarl Switzer
Carl Switzer
Alfalfa
RBRobert Blake
Robert Blake
Mickey Baker
LLLeonard 'Percy' Landy
Leonard 'Percy' Landy
Leonard
BTBillie Thomas
Billie Thomas
Buckwheat
LHLouis Jean Heydt
Louis Jean Heydt
Bill Henry, Mickey's surrogate dad
ABArthur Q. Bryan
Arthur Q. Bryan
Spanky's dad
PSPeggy Shannon
Peggy Shannon
Mary Baker, Mickey's mother
MTMary Treen
Mary Treen
Employment Agency Receptionist
WSWalter Sande
Walter Sande
Extra
HS
Harold Switzer
Boy in Back Row (uncredited)
TH
Tom Herbert
Gas station patron

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Dad for a Day — streaming FAQ

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What is the OTT release date for Dad for a Day?

Dad for a Day hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around December 8, 1939. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.

Is there a sequel to Dad for a Day?

Yes — Dad for a Day is followed by Time Out for Lessons (1939) in the Our Gang: The MGM talkies (1929-1938).

Is there a prequel to Dad for a Day?

Yes — Captain Spanky's Show Boat (1939) comes before Dad for a Day in the Our Gang: The MGM talkies (1929-1938).

Is Dad for a Day part of a trilogy?

No — Dad for a Day is part of the Our Gang: The MGM talkies (1929-1938), which has 58 films.

How many movies are in the Our Gang: The MGM talkies (1929-1938)?

There are 58 films in the Our Gang: The MGM talkies (1929-1938): Fly My Kite (1931), Choo-Choo! (1932), Washee Ironee (1934), Shrimps for a Day (1934), Our Gang Follies of 1936 (1935), Night 'n' Gales (1937), The Little Ranger (1938), Party Fever (1938), Aladdin's Lantern (1938), Men in Fright (1938), Football Romeo (1938), Practical Jokers (1938), Alfalfa's Aunt (1939), Tiny Troubles (1939), Duel Personalities (1939), Clown Princes (1939), Cousin Wilbur (1939), Joy Scouts (1939), Dog Daze (1939), Auto Antics (1939), Captain Spanky's Show Boat (1939), Dad for a Day (1939), Time Out for Lessons (1939), Alfalfa's Double (1940), The Big Premiere (1940), All About Hash (1940), The New Pupil (1940), Bubbling Troubles (1940), Good Bad Boys (1940), Waldo's Last Stand (1940), Goin' Fishin' (1940), Kiddie Kure (1940), Baby Blues (1941), Fightin' Fools (1941), Ye Olde Minstrels (1941), 1-2-3-Go! (1941), Robot Wrecks (1941), Helping Hands (1941), Come Back, Miss Pipps (1941), Wedding Worries (1941), Melodies Old and New (1942), Going to Press (1942), Don't Lie (1942), Surprised Parties (1942), Doin' Their Bit (1942), Rover's Big Chance (1942), Mighty Lak a Goat (1942), Unexpected Riches (1942), Benjamin Franklin, Jr. (1943), Family Troubles (1943), Calling All Kids (1943), Farm Hands (1943), Election Daze (1943), Little Miss Pinkerton (1943), Three Smart Guys (1943), Radio Bugs (1944), Tale of a Dog (1944) and Dancing Romeo (1944).