High Society (1924 film)
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Directed by | Robert F. McGowan |
Written by | Frank Capra Hal Roach H. M. Walker |
Produced by | Hal Roach |
Starring | Mickey Daniels Joe Cobb Jackie Condon Mary Kornman Allen Hoskins Andy Samuel Sonny Loy Pal the Dog Patrick Kelly Evelyn Burns F. F. Guenste Sam Lufkin Charles A. Bachman Jack Gavin |
Cinematography | Frank Young |
Edited by | T. J. Crizer |
Distributed by | Pathé Exchange |
Release date |
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Running time | 25:08 |
Country | United States |
Language | Silent with English intertitles |
High Society is a 1924 American short silent comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan.[1][2] It was the 29th Our Gang short subject released.
Plot
Mickey lives a simple but satisfying life with his Uncle Patrick. His wealthy Aunt Kate petitions and wins custody of Mickey, forcing him to leave his home and his uncle, his friends, and his dog behind. Fighting with his cousin Percy and forced to take daily baths and manicures, Mickey is miserable. He writes a letter to Uncle Pat asking him and the gang to come visit.
During their visit the gang destroys the house, including swinging from the chandelier and skating on a liquid soap 'ice rink' in the kitchen. An alarm is sent out, bringing the police, the fire department, an ambulance, and others to the house just as Aunt Kate arrives home. Seeing the destruction and realizing her mistake in bringing Mickey to her home, Aunt Kate asks Uncle Pat to take Mickey back, to both of their delight.
Cast
The Gang
- Joe Cobb — Joe
- Jackie Condon — Percival "Percy" Kelly
- Mickey Daniels — Mickey Kelly
- Allen Hoskins — Farina
- Mary Kornman — Mary
- Andy Samuel — Andy
- Sonny Loy — Sing Joy
- Pal the Dog — Himself
Additional cast
- Patrick Kelly — Uncle Pat Kelly
- Evelyn Burns — Aunt Kate Kelly
- F. F. Guenste — butler
- Sam Lufkin — police detective
- Charles A. Bachman — police detective
- Jack Gavin — police detective
References
- ^ "Silent Era: High Society". silentera. Retrieved September 13, 2008.
- ^ Holden, Stephen. "New York Times: High Society". NY Times. Retrieved September 13, 2008.
External links
- High Society at IMDb
- The short film High Society is available for free viewing and download at the Internet Archive.
- 1924 films
- 1924 short films
- 1924 comedy films
- American films
- American silent short films
- American black-and-white films
- Films directed by Robert F. McGowan
- Films with screenplays by H. M. Walker
- Hal Roach Studios short films
- Our Gang films
- Comedy short films
- 1920s silent comedy film stubs
- Short silent comedy film stubs