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Aladdin's Lantern is a american film of genre Comedy directed by Gordon Douglas released in USA on 17 september 1938 with Carl Switzer
Aladdin's Lantern (1938)
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Add to a movie listAlladin'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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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.Actors
Carl Switzer
(Alfalfa / Aladdin)
Darla Hood
(Darla)
George McFarland
(Spanky)
Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas
(Buckwheat)
Eugene "Porky" Lee
(Porky)
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Genres Comedy
Themes Children's films
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Directed by Gordon Douglas
Origin USA
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Themes Children's films
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