Melodies Old and New
Melodies Old and New is a 1942 "Our Gang" short comedy film directed by Edward Cahn. It was the 203rd "Our Gang" short (204th episode, 115th talking short, 116th talking episode, and 35th MGM produced episode) that was released. Plot. The gang prevails upon old-time minstrel impresario Uncle Wills to help them stage a fund-raising musical show (as they did in "Ye Olde Minstrels"). Highlights include the ensemble number "When Grandma Wore a Bustle", the barbershop-quartet set piece "Songs of Long Ago", and the grand finale "Dances Old and New". The kids are  unable to post the profits because Mickey has allowed most of the audience to enter for free, but Uncle Wills comes to the rescue once again. Cast. Dancers and audience members. Lavonne Battle, Shiela Brown, Shirley Jean Doble, Donna Jean Edmondson, Eddie Ehrhardt, James Gubitosi, Dwayne Hickman, Dickie Humphries, Robert Morris, Kay Tapscott, Frank Lester Ward, Patricia Wheeler