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 to be released.[4]
| Spook-Spoofing | |
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| Directed by | Robert F. McGowan |
| Written by | Reed Heustis Anthony Mack |
| Produced by | Robert F. McGowan Hal Roach |
| Starring | Joe Cobb Jackie Condon Allen Hoskins Bobby Hutchins Mildred Kornman Jay R. Smith Harry Spear Bobby Dean Johnny Aber Pete the Pup Charles A. Bachman Charles Lloyd |
| Cinematography | Art Lloyd |
| Edited by | Richard C. Currier |
| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
Release date |
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Running time | 31:22[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Languages | Silent English intertitles |
Plot
editThe gang mercilessly taunt and bully superstitious Farina, who retaliates with a magic charm on one Harry. Harry then plays dead and the gang encourage Farina to bury the “corpse”.
Production notes
editAt over 31 minutes, Spook-Spoofing is the longest silent Our Gang short produced. It was initially included in the Little Rascals television package, but was later withdrawn for perceived racial insensitivities.
Bobby Dean was originally chosen as a replacement for Joe Cobb, once Joe outgrew his role. Dean died in 1929 due to health issues, appearing in only Our Gang shorts.
Jean Darling does not appear in this film but is featured in promotional photos.
Cast
editThe Gang
edit- Joe Cobb as Joe
- Jackie Condon as Jackie
- 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
edit- Johnny Aber as First boy running
- Charles A. Bachman as Policeman
- Charles Lloyd as Vendor selling the eclipse glasses
Filming Locations
editThe scene where Farina brushes Harry with the voodoo charm was filmed on the southwest corner of Woodbine Street and Motor Avenue in the Palms neighborhood of Los Angeles.[5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ The Lucky Corner
- ^ "Silent Era: Spook Spoofing". silentera. Retrieved September 14, 2008.
- ^ Hal Erickson (2009). "New York Times: Spook Spoofing". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Archived from the original on November 1, 2009. Retrieved September 14, 2008.
- ^ Maltin, Leonard; Bann, Richard W. (1977). Our Gang: The Life and Times of the Little Rascals. Crown Publishers. pp. 83–84. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
- ^ Now, Chris Bungo Studios Filming Locations Then and. "Chris Bungo Studios Filming Locations Then and Now". Chris Bungo Studios Filming Locations Then and Now. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
External links
edit- Spook–Spoofing at IMDb
- Spook Spoofing is available for free viewing and download at the Internet Archive
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