Family Troubles

Apr 3, 1943

0h 10m

★ 5.5

Overview

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.

Genres

Family

Comedy

Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Family Troubles Trailers

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Cast

Mickey

Robert Blake

Janet Burston

Froggy

Billy Laughlin

Buckwheat

Billie Thomas

Happy

Mickey Laughlin

Beverly Hudson

Barbara Bedford

Mr. Jones

Harry C. Bradley

Elspeth Dudgeon

Mrs. Jones

Sarah Padden

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