Dad for a Day
1939, English. Directed by Edward L. Cahn.
The "Our Gang" kids encourage a shy man to take a widow and her son to a picnic.
- Runtime
- 0h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Our Gang: The MGM talkies (1929-1938): watch order
Cast & crew
- Edward L. CahnDirector
- George McFarlandSpanky
- Carl SwitzerAlfalfa
- Robert BlakeMickey Baker
- Leonard 'Percy' LandyLeonard
- Billie ThomasBuckwheat
- Louis Jean HeydtBill Henry, Mickey's surrogate dad
- Arthur Q. BryanSpanky's dad
- Peggy ShannonMary Baker, Mickey's mother
- Mary TreenEmployment Agency Receptionist
- Walter SandeExtra
- Harold SwitzerBoy in Back Row (uncredited)
- Tom HerbertGas station patron
Details
- Released
- 20 October 1939
- Written by
- Hal Law, Robert A. McGowan
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Dad for a Day: quick answers
What should I watch before Dad for a Day?
Watch Joy Scouts (1939), Dog Daze (1939), Auto Antics (1939), and Captain Spanky's Show Boat (1939) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Dad for a Day?
Next in the series: Time Out for Lessons (1939), Alfalfa's Double (1940), and The Big Premiere (1940).
Is Dad for a Day worth watching?
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How long is Dad for a Day?
Dad for a Day runs 11 minutes (0h 11m).
Does Dad for a Day have a post-credits scene?
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Dad for a Day parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Dad for a Day on?
Dad for a Day isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 October 1939. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dad for a Day?
If you liked Dad for a Day, try Thunderstruck, Driver's Ed, The Air Up There.
Who directed Dad for a Day?
Dad for a Day (1939) was directed by Edward L. Cahn and stars George McFarland, Carl Switzer, Robert Blake.