Surprised Parties
| Surprised Parties | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Edward Cahn |
| Produced by | Metro=Goldwyn-Mayer |
| Written by |
Hal Law Robert A. McGowan |
| Cinematography | Walter Lundin |
| Editing by | Leon Borgeau |
| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
| Release dates |
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| Running time | 10' 51" |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Surprised Parties is a 1942 Our Gang short comedy film directed by Edward Cahn. It was the 206th Our Gang short (207th episode, 118th talking short, 119th talking episode, and 38th MGM produced episode) that was released.
Plot
Upset because, as a leap year baby (he only has a birthday every four years), Froggy bemoans the fact that he has almost never had a birthday party. The gang decides to throw a surprise party in Froggy's honor, but to keep him in the dark, they pretend to kick him out of the clubhouse. In order to plan a surprise party for Froggy, the gang has to throw him out of the clubhouse.[1] Vengefully, Froggy sneaks back and sets all sorts of booby-traps for the other gang members. But when the party takes place, it is Froggy who bears the brunt of his pre-set pranks.[2]
Note
This was the last short with Edward Cahn as Our Gang's regular director. He would return in 1943 to direct Three Smart Guys. Herbert Glazer takes over directing beginning with Doin' Their Bit.
Cast
- Billy Laughlin - Froggy
- George McFarland - Spanky
- Janet Burston - Janet
- Billie Thomas - Buckwheat
- Mickey Gubitosi (later known as Robert Blake) - Mickey
- James Gubitosi
- Frank Ward
- Robert Ferrero
- Leon Tyler - Jimmy
- Margaret Bert - Froggy's mother
See also
References
- ↑ "IMB". IMB. Retrieved 2011-04-18.
- ↑ "New York Times: Surprised-Parties". NY Times. Retrieved 2008-10-08.