
Melodies Old and New
Seen it?1942 | 11 min | Family, Comedy
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, 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
- Best for fans of a well-timed joke and a family movie night. One the grown-ups won't mind watching too.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Bright and bouncy, at 11 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
- Made in 1942: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you want something with an edge.
The gang prevails upon old-time minstrel impresario Walter Wills to help them stage a fund-raising musical show.
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 powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 640 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Edward L. Cahn
- Janet BurstonJanet
- Robert BlakeMickey
- Billy LaughlinFroggy
- George McFarlandSpanky
- Billie ThomasBuckwheat
- Walter WillsUncle Wills

