High Society (1924 film)
| High Society | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Robert F. McGowan |
| Written by | Frank Capra Hal Roach H. M. Walker |
| Produced by | Hal Roach |
| Distributed by | Pathé Exchange |
Release date |
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Running time | 20 minutes |
| 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 as Joe
- Jackie Condon as Percival 'Percy' Kelly
- Mickey Daniels as Mickey Kelly
- Allen Hoskins as Farina
- Mary Kornman as Mary
- Andy Samuel as Andy
- 'Sonny Boy' Warde - Sing Joy
- Pal the Dog - Himself
Additional cast
- Charles A. Bachman as Police detective
- Jack Gavin as Police detective
- F. F. Guenste as The butler
- Patrick Kelly as Uncle Pat
- Sam Lufkin as Police detective
See also
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.
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- 1924 films
- 1920s short films
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- American films
- American silent short films
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- Hal Roach Studios short films
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