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Melodies Old and New

1942-01-24 · 11 min · ★ 7.3

Family · Comedy

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

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Directors
Edward L. Cahn
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Janet BurstonJanet BurstonJanet
Robert BlakeRobert BlakeMickey
Billy LaughlinBilly LaughlinFroggy
George McFarlandGeorge McFarlandSpanky
Billie ThomasBillie ThomasBuckwheat
Walter WillsUncle Wills

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