Don't Lie (1942)
Overview
After Buckwheat tells the gang he's seen a big monkey, Spanky, Froggy and Mickey decide to teach him once and for all not to lie. What the gang doesn't know is that the monkey is real, and hilarity will ensue.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $19,212.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.072 |
Directed By
Edward L. Cahn
Crew
Robert A. McGowan
Richard Duce
Hal Law
Leon Bourgeau
Edward L. Cahn
Walter Lundin
TOP CAST
Robert Blake
Mickey
Billy Laughlin
Froggy
George McFarland
Spanky
Billie Thomas
Buckwheat
Billy Curtis
Melinda, the chimp
Emmett Vogan
Circus Official
Lester Dorr
1st Circus Attendant (uncredited)
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