
Arbor Day
Seen it?1936 | 20 min | Family, Comedy
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- If you count yourself among fans of a well-timed joke and a family movie night, this one's for you. One the grown-ups won't mind watching too.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Lively and easy to follow, at 20 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
- Made in 1936: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you want something with an edge.
Truant officers mistake 2 midgets for members of the gang.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Fred C. Newmeyer
- Carl SwitzerAlfalfa
- Darla HoodDarla
- Billie ThomasBuckwheat
- George McFarlandSpanky
- Maurice CassPrincipal (uncredited)
- George GuhlSmithers (uncredited)
- Rosina LawrenceMiss Lawrence (uncredited)
- Hattie McDanielBuckwheat's Mother (uncredited)
- George Brasno(uncredited)
- Olive Brasno(uncredited)