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Family Troubles

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1943 | 10 min | Family, Comedy

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

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
If you count yourself among anyone who wants a laugh and parents and kids watching together, this one's for you. Works for the whole couch, from little ones up.
The mood
Light and funny, feel-good.
The pace
Paced for all ages, at 10 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 1943: an older pace and style.
  • Probably not for a grown-ups-only night in.

Our Gang member Janet Burston believes that her family is neglecting her, so she decides to run away from home. The other gang members try to help Janet get adopted (or "adapted") by a more agreeable family, choosing a kindly elderly couple (Sarah Padden and Harry C. Bradley) for the honor.

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 686 people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Herbert Glazer

  • Robert BlakeMickey
  • Janet BurstonJanet Burston
  • Billy LaughlinFroggy
  • Billie ThomasBuckwheat
  • Mickey LaughlinHappy
  • Beverly Hudson
  • Barbara Bedford
  • Harry C. BradleyMr. Jones
  • Elspeth Dudgeon
  • Sarah PaddenMrs. Jones