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This is the longest ''[[Our Gang]]'' short, and the only silent ''[[Our Gang]]'' short that ran on three reels instead of two. It was for a while included in the ''[[Little Rascals]]'' TV package, but was later withdrawn for what has been perceived by some as racial insensitivity. |
This is the longest ''[[Our Gang]]'' short, and the only silent ''[[Our Gang]]'' short that ran on three reels instead of two. It was for a while included in the ''[[Little Rascals]]'' TV package, but was later withdrawn for what has been perceived by some as racial insensitivity. |
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Bobby Dean was originally chosen as a replacement for [[Joe Cobb]], once Joe outgrew his role. Dean died in 1929 due to health issues. He only appeared in four ''[[Our Gang]]'' shorts, this one, [[Rainy Days]], [[Barnum & Ringling, Inc.]], and ''[[Fair and Muddy]]''. |
Bobby Dean was originally chosen as a replacement for [[Joe Cobb]], once Joe outgrew his role. Dean died in 1929 due to health issues. He only appeared in four ''[[Our Gang]]'' shorts, this one, [[Rainy Days (film)|Rainy Days]], [[Barnum & Ringling, Inc.]], and ''[[Fair and Muddy]]''. |
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[[Jean Darling]] does not actually appear in this film, but is in at least one promotional photo for the film. |
[[Jean Darling]] does not actually appear in this film, but is in at least one promotional photo for the film. |
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| Spook Spoofing | |
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| Directed by | Robert F. McGowan |
| Written by | Reed Heustis Robert A. McGowan |
| Produced by | Robert F. McGowan Hal Roach |
| Cinematography | Art Lloyd |
| Edited by | Richard C. Currier |
| Distributed by | MGM |
Release date | 14 January 1928 |
Running time | 22' 12"[1] |
| Country |  United States |
| Languages | Silent English intertitles |
Spook Spoofing is a 1928 Our Gang short silent comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan.[2][3] It was the 71st Our Gang short that was released.
Plot
The gang mercilessly taunt and bully their superstitious friend, Farina, who retaliates with a magic charm on one of the boys, played by Harry Spear. Harry plays like he’s dead, and the rest of the gang encourages Farina to bury the “corpse” before he comes back to haunt him.
Notes
This is the longest Our Gang short, and the only silent Our Gang short that ran on three reels instead of two. It was for a while included in the Little Rascals TV package, but was later withdrawn for what has been perceived by some as racial insensitivity.
Bobby Dean was originally chosen as a replacement for Joe Cobb, once Joe outgrew his role. Dean died in 1929 due to health issues. He only appeared in four Our Gang shorts, this one, Rainy Days, Barnum & Ringling, Inc., and Fair and Muddy.
Jean Darling does not actually appear in this film, but is in at least one promotional photo for the film.
Cast
- Allen Hoskins – Farina
- Joe Cobb – Joe
- Bobby Dean – Other fat boy
- Jackie Condon – Jackie
- Harry Spear – Harry
- Jay R. Smith – Jay, the Undertaker’s son
- Bobby Hutchins – Wheezer
- Mildred Kornman – Mildred
- Johnny Aber – First boy among those running to look at the dead body
- Unknown boy – Boy who tells Farina about the dead body
- Four other boys – Chasing the ambulance
- Charles A. Bachman – Policeman
- Charles Lloyd – Vendor selling the eclipse glasses
- Pete the Pup - Himself
See also
References
- ^ The Lucky Corner
- ^ "Silent Era: Spook Spoofing". silentera. Retrieved 2008-09-14.
- ^ "New York Times: Spook Spoofing". NY Times. Retrieved 2008-09-14.
External links
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