Helping Hands (1941)
Overview
Inspired by his soldier brother, Spanky decides to organize a military unit among his friends, collecting odds and ends for the war effort.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.623 |
Directed By
Edward L. Cahn
Crew
Edward L. Cahn
Hal Law
Robert A. McGowan
Jackson Rose
Elmer Sheeley
Leon Bourgeau
TOP CAST
Robert Blake
Mickey (as Mickey Gubitosi)
Darla Hood
Darla
Billy Laughlin
Froggy
George McFarland
Spanky
Billie Thomas
Buckwheat
Margaret Bert
Mickey's Mom
Sam Flint
Major Stanford
Byron Foulger
Head of the civilian counsel
Big Shot Thomas
Big Shot
Vincent Graeff
Sentry
James Gubitosi
Nick
Harvard Peck
Froggy's Patient
Edward Soo Hoo
Lee Wong
Leon Tyler
Swedish Kid
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