Billy Laughlin

Billy Laughlin (born William Robert Laughlin) was an American child actor. He is best known for playing the character Froggy in the Our Gang short films from 1940 to 1944. Laughlin was killed at age 16 in a traffic accident.

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Surprised Parties (1942)

Since Froggy was born on Leap Year Day, he's upset that he only gets a birthday party once every four years. So, the gang decide to have a surprise party for him.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Edward L. Cahn
CAST:  George McFarland  •  Billie Thomas  •  Robert Blake  •  Janet Burston

Since Froggy was born on Leap Year Day, he's upset that he only gets a birthday party once every four years. So, the gang decide to have a surprise party for him.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Edward L. Cahn
CAST:  George McFarland  •  Billie Thomas  •  Robert Blake  •  Janet Burston

Going to Press (1942)

The Our Gang kids are running their own newspaper and are determined to get the big scoop by learning the identity of the leader of a gang of bullies.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Edward L. Cahn
CAST:  Robert Blake  •  Billy Laughlin  •  George McFarland  •  Billie Thomas

The Our Gang kids are running their own newspaper and are determined to get the big scoop by learning the identity of the leader of a gang of bullies.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Edward L. Cahn
CAST:  Robert Blake  •  Billy Laughlin  •  George McFarland  •  Billie Thomas

Melodies Old and New (1942)

The gang prevails upon old-time minstrel impresario Walter Wills to help them stage a fund-raising musical show.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Edward L. Cahn
CAST:  Janet Burston  •  Robert Blake  •  Billy Laughlin  •  George McFarland

The gang prevails upon old-time minstrel impresario Walter Wills to help them stage a fund-raising musical show.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Edward L. Cahn
CAST:  Janet Burston  •  Robert Blake  •  Billy Laughlin  •  George McFarland

Waldo's Last Stand (1940)

The gang offers to help their pal Waldo attract customers to his lemonade stand. Redecorating their clubhouse as a lavish nightclub, the kids stage an elaborate floor show, with Darla Hood as the star vocalist.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Edward L. Cahn
CAST:  Robert Blake  •  Darla Hood  •  George McFarland  •  Carl Switzer

The gang offers to help their pal Waldo attract customers to his lemonade stand. Redecorating their clubhouse as a lavish nightclub, the kids stage an elaborate floor show, with Darla Hood as the star vocalist.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Edward L. Cahn
CAST:  Robert Blake  •  Darla Hood  •  George McFarland  •  Carl Switzer

Calling All Kids (1943)

An Our Gang salute to the armed forces.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Sam Baerwitz
CAST:  Robert Blake  •  Janet Burston  •  Billie Thomas  •  Billy Laughlin

An Our Gang salute to the armed forces.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Sam Baerwitz
CAST:  Robert Blake  •  Janet Burston  •  Billie Thomas  •  Billy Laughlin

Election Daze (1943)

Mickey and Froggy are candidates running to be president of the Gang's club. When the vote continues to end in a tie, the club winds up split. Buckwheat then reminds everyone of the lessons learned from Abraham Lincoln when America was once divided.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Herbert Glazer
CAST:  Robert Blake  •  Billy Laughlin  •  Billie Thomas  •  Janet Burston

Mickey and Froggy are candidates running to be president of the Gang's club. When the vote continues to end in a tie, the club winds up split. Buckwheat then reminds everyone of the lessons learned from Abraham Lincoln when America was once divided.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Herbert Glazer
CAST:  Robert Blake  •  Billy Laughlin  •  Billie Thomas  •  Janet Burston

Family Troubles (1943)

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 ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Herbert Glazer
CAST:  Robert Blake  •  Janet Burston  •  Billy Laughlin  •  Billie Thomas

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 ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Herbert Glazer
CAST:  Robert Blake  •  Janet Burston  •  Billy Laughlin  •  Billie Thomas

Doin' Their Bit (1942)

Our Gang puts on a show for the troops.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Herbert Glazer
CAST:  George McFarland  •  Robert Blake  •  Janet Burston  •  Billie Thomas

Our Gang puts on a show for the troops.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Herbert Glazer
CAST:  George McFarland  •  Robert Blake  •  Janet Burston  •  Billie Thomas

Our Gang - Comedy Festival (2001)

Featuring the most riotous Rascals of all. This hilarious comedy compilation spans more than twenty years of classic Our Gang comedies to tickle your funny bone and includes rarely seen silent footage. See Alfalfa sing "The Barber of Seville" at the "Our Gang ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Gus Meins
CAST:  Billy Laughlin  •  George McFarland  •  Carl Switzer  •  Matthew Beard

Featuring the most riotous Rascals of all. This hilarious comedy compilation spans more than twenty years of classic Our Gang comedies to tickle your funny bone and includes rarely seen silent footage. See Alfalfa sing "The Barber of Seville" at the "Our Gang ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Gus Meins
CAST:  Billy Laughlin  •  George McFarland  •  Carl Switzer  •  Matthew Beard
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