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Arbor Day is a american film of genre Comedy directed by Fred C. Newmeyer released in USA on 2 may 1936 with George McFarland
Arbor Day (1936)
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Add to a movie listReleased in USA 2 may 1936
Directed by Fred C. Newmeyer
OriginUSA
Genres Comedy
Themes Children's films
Rating65%
Arbor Day is a 1936 Our Gang short comedy film directed by Fred C. Newmeyer. It was the 145th Our Gang short that was released.
Synopsis
Spanky attempts to hide from the truant officer and avoid going to school, where he is being forced to participate in the Spring Street School's annual Arbor Day show. Alfalfa tries to talk him out of his fears, but truant officer Smithers happens along to personally usher both children to school himself.Actors
George McFarland
(Spanky)
Carl Switzer
(Alfalfa)
Maurice Cass
(Principal)
Darla Hood
(Darla)
Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas
(Buckwheat)
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