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Calling All Kids
An Our Gang salute to the armed forces finds the gang performing a revue honoring the U.S. military. Amidst such highlights as a "recruiting office" sketch featuring the duo of Mickey and Froggy, and a closing ensemble piece with lyrics that rhyme "Taxes" with "Axis," the film features an extended celebrity-impression routine, with Buckwheat imitating Eddie "Rochester" Anderson and other kids posing as Judy Garland, Eleanor Powell, Fred Astaire, Carmen Miranda, and Virginia O'Brien.
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Plot Summary
A group of children attempts to raise money for a local orphanage by putting on a show. Their efforts are hampered by a greedy landlord who wants to evict the orphanage and take over the property.
Critical Reception
As a Our Gang (The Little Rascals) film, 'Calling All Kids' was generally well-received by audiences who enjoyed the familiar antics of the child actors. Critics at the time often noted the charm and innocence of the series, though some found the plots to be formulaic.
What Reviewers Say
The film delivers the expected heartwarming and humorous scenarios featuring beloved child actors.
It serves as a nostalgic entry in the long-running 'Our Gang' series.
The simple plot centers on a classic theme of children overcoming adult obstacles.
Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the enduring appeal of the 'Little Rascals' and their timeless comedic performances. Many recall the films fondly as wholesome family entertainment.
Fun Fact
This film was one of the last entries in the original 'Our Gang' series before the studio rights changed hands and a new series of shorts was produced.
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