Calling All Kids (1943)
An Our Gang salute to the armed forces finds the gang performing a revue honoring the U.S. military. Amidst such highlights as a "recruiting office" sketch featuring the duo of Mickey and Froggy, and a closing ensemble piece with lyrics that rhyme "Taxes" with "Axis," the film features an extended celebrity-impression routine, with Buckwheat imitating Eddie "Rochester" Anderson and other kids posing as Judy Garland, Eleanor Powell, Fred Astaire, Carmen Miranda, and Virginia O'Brien.
Director: Sam Baerwitz
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date: April 24, 1943
Cast
- Robert Blake - Mickey
- Janet Burston - Janet
- Billie Thomas - Buckwheat
- Billy Laughlin - Froggy
- Jackie Horner - Elaine Powell
- Mark Daniels - NBC Announcer
- June Preston - Performer
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
talent show, home front, musical revue, war effort, impersonations, celebrity impression
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Calling All Kids about?
- An Our Gang salute to the armed forces finds the gang performing a revue honoring the U.S. military. Amidst such highlights as a "recruiting office" sketch featuring the duo of Mickey and Froggy, and a closing ensemble piece with lyrics that rhyme "Taxes" with "Axis," the film features an extended celebrity-impression routine, with Buckwheat imitating Eddie "Rochester" Anderson and other kids posing as Judy Garland, Eleanor Powell, Fred Astaire, Carmen Miranda, and Virginia O'Brien.
- Who directed Calling All Kids?
- Calling All Kids was directed by Sam Baerwitz.
- Who stars in Calling All Kids?
- Calling All Kids stars Robert Blake, Janet Burston, Billie Thomas, Billy Laughlin, Jackie Horner, Mark Daniels.
- How long is Calling All Kids?
- Calling All Kids has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
- What genre is Calling All Kids?
- Calling All Kids is a Comedy film.