Barnyard Follies

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Barnyard Follies

"MARY LEE - SINGING AND SWINGING ALONG IN THE SURPRISE MUSICAL COMEDY HIT OF THE SEASON!"

1940

1h 7m

5.5(4 votes)

Comedy

Music

Overview

A country orphanage puts on a show with some musicians to save their 4H club from being shut down by greedy politicians.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Mary Lee

Bubbles Martin

Rufe Davis

Bucksaw Beechwood

June Storey

Louise Dale

Jed Prouty

Sam Spitz

Carl Switzer

Alfalfa

Harry Cheshire

Harry 'Pappy' Cheshire

Mary Jane De Zurik

Cackle Sister

Carolyn De Zurik

Cackle Sister

Isabel Randolph

Mrs. Uppington

Eddie Lewis

Kidoodler Member

Creative team

Directed by: Frank McDonald
Written by: Stuart E. McGowan
Dorrell McGowan

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