Spook Spoofing
| Spook Spoofing | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Robert F. McGowan |
| Produced by |
Robert F. McGowan Hal Roach |
| Written by |
Reed Heustis Robert A. McGowan |
| Cinematography | Art Lloyd |
| Edited by | Richard C. Currier |
| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
Release date |
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Running time | 22' 12"[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language |
Silent English intertitles |
Spook Spoofing is a 1928 Our Gang short silent comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan.[2][3] It was the 70th Our Gang short that was released.
Synopsis
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 It was for a while included in the Little Rascals TV package, but was later withdrawn for what has been perceived by some as racial insensitivity.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
The Gang
- Joe Cobb as Joe
- Jackie Condon asJackie
- Allen Hoskins as Farina
- Bobby Hutchins as Wheezer
- Mildred Kornman as Mildred
- Jay R. Smith as Jay, the Undertaker’s son
- Harry Spear as Harry
- Bobby Dean as Other fat boy
- Pete the Pup as Himself
Additional cast
- Johnny Aber as First boy running
- Charles A. Bachman as Policeman
- Charles Lloyd as Vendor selling the eclipse glasses
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.