Of all the graduates of Our Gang (with the exception of Jackie Cooper and, arguably, Dickie Moore), Clifton had the greatest shot at adult stardom - at least as far as strong Robert H. Young With such a large proportion of former Our Gang actors dying young, rumors continue to swirl about an alleged "curse." William Irving Lord She died on June 13, 2001 in Victoria, British. Blake performed in numerous motion pictures as an adult, including the starring role in The Purple Gang (1960), a gangster movie, and featured roles in Pork Chop Hill (1959) and, as one of four U.S. soldiers participating in a gang rape in occupied Germany, in Town Without Pity (1961). Wheezer, Alfalfa, Darla, and Froggy were not the only Rascals to die tragic, early deaths. Bakley was fatally shot in the head while sitting in Blake's vehicle, which was parked on a side street around the corner from the restaurant. He also sold drugs. Upon leaving at the age of 21, he found himself without any job prospects and fell into a deep depression. 82-Year-Old Robert Blake Debuts New Mystery Lady", "Robert Blake Files For Divorce From Wife Pamela Hudak One Year After Getting Married", "Stuntman: Actor Robert Blake offered me $10,000 to 'pop' his wife", "Author: Police suspected Robert Blake hours after wife was slain", "Scene is set in Blake case; cue stuntmen", "Blake's Hollywood Ending: Legal Analyst Andrew Cohen Breaks Down Acquittals", "Fans Flock to Vitello's to Celebrate Verdict", "CNN.com Actor Blake liable in wife's death Nov 18, 2005", "Robert Blake appeals $30M civil verdict", "Actor Robert Blake Hit with $1.1 Million Tax Lien", "Robert Blake on his murdered wife Bonnie Lee Bakley", "20/20: Actor Robert Blake, 85, Happy To Get Rid of 3/4 of His Brain=2.paragraphs.com", "Daughter of actor Robert Blake opens up 2 decades after her mother's death", "Quentin Tarantino's 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' Novel is a Fascinating, Frustrating Display of the Filmmaker's Strengths and Weaknesses=Slashfilm.com", "Robert Blake Dies: Actor In 'Baretta' And 'In Cold Blood' Was 89, Beat Real-Life Murder Rap", "Jimmy Kimmel Makes Joke About Robert Blake Being Included in In Memoriam Segment at Oscars 2023", "Oscars' In Memoriam segment missed some big names - Los Angeles Times", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Robert_Blake_(actor)&oldid=1160804875, Episode: "Imagine a Long Bright Corridor", Episode: "Question: Does Nero Still at Ringside Sit? She died on February 24, 1993 in the USA. With no contractual accommodations made for residual payments or image licensing in the pre-television 1930s, the Our Gang kids were financially shut out as adults. She made her "name" as the cute, spunky little girl in the 1920s' "Our Gang" shorts, and was often paired with Mickey Daniels. Mary Ann Jackson was born on January 14, 1923. Smith was put into the series as a sort-of August 29, 1915 in Los Angeles, California - October 5, 2002 (age 87) in Las Vegas, Nevada (stabbing) Jay R. Smith 19251929 (36 shorts). It was 100 years ago that producer Hal Roach introduced the world to the children making up his Our Gang comedies, better known from their television broadcasts as The Little Rascals, which is how we'll be referring to them throughout this article. See production, box office & company info, Alias of 'Rascals' Covers Up 'Gang Connections', Hal Roach Studios - 8822 Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA. Starring: Travis Tedford, Bug Hall, Brittany Ashton Holmes Watch all you want. Shirley Coates was born on July 28, 1927 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (1934), Fishy Tales (1937) and Our Gang Follies of 1936 (1935). After an impromptu performance of their musical act in the studio's commissary, the brothers joined the famed kiddie troupe. Both Roach's The Little Rascals package (now owned by CBS Television Distribution) and MGM's Our Gang package (now owned by Turner Entertainment and distributed by Warner Bros. Television) have since remained in syndication. He was also in Ensign Pulver (1964), The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965), and other films. Some stations bought both packages and played them alongside each other under the Little Rascals show banner. He died on October 13, 1977 in Inglewood, California, USA. He was an actor, known for Peter Pan (1924), One Terrible Day (1922) and A Pleasant Journey (1923). He was an actor, known for Stop, Look and Listen (1926), Her Dangerous Path (1923) and The Valley of Bravery (1926). Joe Cobb was born on November 7, 1916 in Shawnee, Oklahoma, USA. This gorgeous green-eyed blonde was born in Canada to British parents and spent her early childhood attending schools in Canada, England, Boston and Los Angeles (where her father worked as a stage carpenter and set designer). This led to a two-year addiction to heroin and cocaine. His gravel voice was exploited by an MGM talent scout. Eugene 'Porky' Lee was born on October 25, 1933 in Fort Worth, Texas, USA. According to Richard Lewis Ward's A History of the Hal Roach Studios, McGowan's deteriorating mental health led to the director taking a two-year sabbatical. The Little Rascals. Jackie Condon was born on March 25, 1918 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was an actor, known for The Ridin' Streak (1927), The Love Trap (1923) and The Chinatown Mystery (1928). She died on March 10, 1984 in Burbank, California, USA. She chronicles the story of the African-American actors in the films. He died on October 25, 1999 in Los Angeles, California, USA. According to TV historian Kevin S. Butler, Switzer's stunts bordered on the sadistic. In 1950, at age 17, Blake appeared as Mahmoud in The Black Rose and as Enrico, Naples Bus Boy (uncredited) in Black Hand. The faux Buckwheat was outed by none other than George "Spanky" McFarland, who informed ABC that Billie Thomas, the only actor to ever portray the beloved Rascal, had passed away in 1980. When he entered public school at age 10, he was bullied and had fights with other students, which led to his expulsion. February 4, 1859 in Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhne, France - March 27, 1939 (age 80) in Los Angeles, California Old Cap, Uncle Gus, Prof. J. Tillingham Hornett 1924-1936 (5 shorts). He was also criticized for being obnoxious and whiny. Named Lucenay's Pete, the new Petey was a literal mirror image of Pal, necessitating the migration of the famous ring to the other eye. He was previously married to Annie. [13][14] Blake played real-life murderer Perry Smith. Los Angeles District Attorney Stephen Cooley, commenting on this ruling, called Blake "a miserable human being" and the jurors "incredibly stupid" to fall for the defense's claims. [19] She was dating Christian Brando, the son of Marlon Brando, during her relationship with Blake. He was an actor, known for Dogs Is Dogs (1931), A Lad an' a Lamp (1932) and Bedtime Worries (1933). George "Freckles" Warde 1922-1923 (5 shorts). Pal was replaced by one of his offspring. The film is based on the "Our Gang" series of short films from the '20s, '30s, and '40s. Nicknamed "Froggy" for his comically guttural and raspy voice, he joined the troupe in 1940 for 29 of the MGM shorts. Spanky, Buckwheat, Porky and all The Little Rascals at their hilarious best! Johnny Aber was born on August 24, 1916 in San Antonio, Texas, USA. Pal died at the age of fourteen in Hollywood. September 18, 1933 in Nutley, New JerseyMickey Gubitosi 1939-1944 (40 shorts). Using a modified version of the series' original name, Roach re-packaged 79 of the 80 sound Our Gang shorts as The Little Rascals. She was born in Leedey, Oklahoma, the only child of music teacher Elizabeth Davner, and James Claude Hood, who worked in a bank. [citation needed], Blake and actress Sondra Kerr were married in 1961, and divorced in 1983. She was an actress, known for A Lady of Quality (1924), Magic Night (1932) and The Third Generation (1920). In 1954, the Our Gang shorts, repackaged as The Little Rascals, appeared on television for the first time, introducing a new generation of fans to the antics of America's favorite kiddie comedians. He died on January 4, 1993 in Rancho Mirage, California, USA. He was previously married to Josephine. When Mary Jane sees Pat, she is disgusted. Television syndication package of the classic 1929-1938 shorts from the "Our Gang Comedies" movie series.Television syndication package of the classic 1929-1938 shorts from the "Our Gang Comedies" movie series.Television syndication package of the classic 1929-1938 shorts from the "Our Gang Comedies" movie series. "[3] They moved to Los Angeles, California, in 1938, where the children began working as movie extras. For generations, Spanky, Alfalfa, Buckwheat, Darla, Porky and friends have charmed audiences as "The Little Rascals," our "Our Gang" as they were originally known. For the first time ever, all 80 of Hal Roach's original 1929-1938 classic shorts featuring Buckwheat, Spanky, Alphalpha, and the rest of Our Gang-from the era before Roach sold the rights to MGM-are available here in one package. He was an actor, known for The Awful Tooth (1938), Our Gang Follies of 1938 (1937) and Canned Fishing (1938). [citation needed]. He was an actor, known for Wurra-Wurra (1916), Her Reputation (1923) and The Girl I Loved (1923). Our Gang (also known as The Little Rascals or Hal Roach's Rascals) is an American series of comedy short films chronicling a group of poor neighborhood children and their adventures. "He would step on the other kids' feet. Elmo G. Ludwick Sidney Kibrick was born on July 2, 1928 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. March 26, 1913 in Los Angeles, California - July 7, 1989 (age 76) in Los Angeles, California Gabe Saienz, Toughy, Snoozer, Komp, Banty 1922-1926 (19 shorts). He died on April 14, 1967 in Glendale, California, USA. Created by com. Watchlist. He was previously married to Josephine G Beltrami. He was known for Dr. Pyckle and Mr. Pryde (1925), Bear Shooters (1930), The First Seven Years (1930), and Dog Heaven(1930). He died on February 6, 1964 in Los Angeles, California, USA. ", Matthew "Stymie" Beard found that fulfillment as a former Rascal meant more than mere monetary gain. She almost lost her fingers.". In a 1974 interview, Beard told The Tomorrow Show's Tom Snyder, "I'd like to have the money but, I get a joy out of seeing little kids come up to me and talk to me. [2], Blake began his career in the 1930s performing as a child alongside his family in song and dance, but became famous as a child actor, with his lead role in the final years of the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer-era of the Our Gang (Little Rascals) short film series from 1939 to 1944. [3] Blake continued acting until 1997's Lost Highway. December 16, 1921 in Los Angeles, California - September 22, 2006 (age 84) in San Diego, California (kidney cancer)Harry Spear 19271929 (31 shorts). A motive for the shooting was never determined. She studied ballet for four years and tap dancing for another at the December 30, 1912 in Westboro, Ontario, Canada - June 23, 1997 (age 84) in New York City (cancer) Miss Jones 1936-1937 (8 shorts). [20] Blake became Bakley's tenth husband on November 19, 2000, after DNA tests proved that Blake was the biological father of her child, who was renamed Rosie. Having toured the world with husband, Kajar the Magician's Show 'Magicadabr', Jean Darling settled in Dublin and became an author of dozens of short mysteries for Ellery Queen, Alfred Hitchcock, Mike Shayne Mystery Magazines and Horror Fantasy for Whispers Magazine, etc. His character was one of the most memorable characters ever portrayed in the series. On cross-examination, the defense brought up McLarty's mental health problems and Hambleton's criminal history. Then known as "Mickey Gubitosi", Blake began his acting career as Toto in the MGM movie Bridal Suite (1939), starring Annabella and Robert Young. Stars Wally Albright Sherwood Bailey Bobbie 'Cotton' Beard See production, box office & company info Watch on Dove Channel S1-2 with Prime Video Channels More watch options Add to Watchlist Jannie Hoskins was born on March 19, 1923 in Los Angeles, California, USA. TVG. Charismatic Carl shined and was promoted to the main ensemble, while Harold faded into the background. August 6, 1925 in Los Angeles, CaliforniaDickie Jackson 1931-1933 (10 shorts). She died on July 26, 2020 in Orange, California, USA. [26] Hambleton alleged that Blake tried to hire him to kill Bakley. Norman Myers Chaney And so race relations were at an incredible low, and yet you have this series that's so popular that shows Black and White children playing together as if there's no such thing as race at all.". She was previously married to Bill Walker and Phil Baker. Georgie Billings was born on March 3, 1924 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. [3] After a stint in the United States Army, Blake returned to acting in both television and movie roles. George Robert Phillips McFarland Regarding knowing the truth about her mother's murder and whether Blake did it she declined to know the details but is open to knowing the truth "If it's ever an option". A Paramount film executive suggested he could have a film career so his family moved to Hollywood where in 1929 he became the youngest actor ever put under contract, at the age of 4, to Paramount. He also appeared as a child actor in 22 entries of the Red Ryder film franchise. Blake then began appearing in MGM's Our Gang short subjects (a.k.a. The shorts would limp along at MGM until 1944, when studio execs pulled the plug on the long-in-the-tooth tykes. He is an actor, known for Beginner's Luck (1935), Our Gang Follies of 1936 (1935) and The Pinch Singer (1936). Despite Hal Roach's seemingly egalitarian approach to casting, many of the Our Gang shorts are rife with racial stereotypes. While visiting relatives in California with their family, six year-old Carl and older brother Harold caught the eye of producer Hal Roach. John Michael Condon He died on January 28, 1946 in Los Angeles, Californians, USA. Although he had an affinity for kids and was a natural at coaxing hilarious, natural performances from his young cast, the job nonetheless took a toll on the director. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Our_Gang#1922.E2.80.931925:_Early_yearsJimmy is trying to get the affections of Mary Jane. John 'Uh huh' Collum was born on June 29, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. September 16, 1926 in Dallas, Texas - September 24, 2005 (age 79) in Northridge, California (heart disease) Tommy "Butch" Bond 1932-1940 (27 shorts). Only bit parts and low-budget serials followed. May 21, 1921 in Ottawa, CanadaTurkey Egg 1930-1932 (7 shorts). Little Rascals: Best of Our Gang: Directed by Robert F. McGowan. Twenty-seven years after the film came to cinemas, the movie has hit the streamer's. Sadly, Pal's days as Petey were numbered. 249 Play trailer 2:25 5 Videos 77 Photos Comedy Family Television syndication package of the classic 1929-1938 shorts from the "Our Gang Comedies" movie series. Clad in a baggy shift covered in patches with hair knotted in a cluster of pigtails, Farina's image was rooted in racist stereotypes. She was an actress, known for Love Business (1931), Dogs Is Dogs (1931) and The Stolen Jools (1931). McFarland confronted a virtually incoherent English on the tabloid news show A Current Affair, but the hoaxer refused to back away from his claims. Her father, James Claude Hood Jr., a banker, and especially her mother, Elizabeth Davner Hood, Darla Jean Hood Even though it was a job, we had a pretty good time making those comedies," he told the authors of the 1977 book Our Gang: The Life and Times of the Little Rascals. Hoskins aged out of Our Gang at age 11, replaced by Mathew "Stymie" Beard. April 7, 1919 in Greybull, Wyoming - September 10, 2008 (age 89) in Los Angeles, California Bobby Mallon 1926-1932 (13 shorts). He was an actor, known for The Mad Monster (1942), Sing Another Chorus (1941) and College Holiday (1936). January 11, 1935 in Canada - March 3, 1998 (age 63) in California (cancer)Janet Burston 1940-1944 (16 shorts). August 6, 1923 in Long Beach, California - August 6, 1987 (age 64) in Newport Beach, California (cancer) Spud Bailey 1931-1932 (9 shorts). Jane Florence Hoskins (1930) with Monte Collins and T. Roy Barnes. She was previously married to Bill Walker and Phil Baker. In 1980 she became Aunty August 23, 1922 in Santa Monica, CaliforniaJean Darling 19271929 (35 shorts). Product Description. Eugene was employed on the staff of Harold Lloyd at Hal Roach Studios. Johnny Downs was born on October 10, 1913 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. Scooter Lowry was born on December 19, 1919 in New York City, New York, USA. It was his first marriage, from which came two children: actor Noah Blake (born 1965) and Delinah Blake (born 1966). Later, Hood made occasional guest appearances on TV, wrote songs, had a successful nightclub act, and worked as a voice-over artist. McLarty and Hambleton each testified that Blake had asked them to murder Bakley. Despite his frustration, McFarland took a philosophical stance on the lack of residuals. Gary Jasgur was born on November 8, 1935 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He died on September 10, 2008 in Los Angeles, California, USA. His longtime bodyguard, Earle Caldwell, was also arrested and charged with conspiracy in connection with the murder. Alfie also placed an open switchblade knife in his pocket and tricked Darla into putting her hand into his pocket on the pretense that he had a ring for her from a Crackerjack box. The hunt for those seemingly countless Little Rascals releases is over. "Wheezer was a special case," McDonald recalled. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Our_Gang_(film) Dorothy Adelle DeBorba He died on June 23, 1938 in Los Angeles, California January 24, 1894 in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland - June 23, 1938 (age 44) in Los Angeles, California Prince Dalmar El Faro, Mary's Father, Mr. Wallingford, Tilford 1922-1932 (22 shorts). White children and Black children played and laughed together, free from the complicated adult world. "There was a problem of some kind associated with Wheezer, maybe it was because of his parents. He eventually became a seasoned Hollywood actor, playing notable dramatic roles in movies and on television. November 8, 1935 in Los Angeles, California - August 22, 1994 (age 58) in Los Angeles, California Junior 1937-1939 (15 shorts). He died on February 20, 1943 in North Africa. Richard Daniels Jr. Season 2. He was an actor, known for A Lad an' a Lamp (1932), Fish Hooky (1933) and Forgotten Babies (1933). [4][5] In November 2005, he was found liable in a California civil court for her wrongful death. They were . October 2, 1928 in Dallas, Texas - June 30, 1993 (age 64) in Grapevine, Texas (heart attack)Spanky McFarland 1932-1942 (95 shorts). Switzer made his final film appearance in The Defiant Ones, directed by Stanley Kramer. What is the Spanish language plot outline for The Little Rascals (1955)? July 2, 1928 in Minneapolis, MinnesotaThe Woim 1935-1939 (26 shorts). He was an actor, known for Lodge Night (1923), The Sun Down Limited (1924) and Uncle Tom's Uncle (1926). She was an actress, known for For Pete's Sake! The pistol Blake left in the restaurant was found and determined by police not to be the murder weapon. Andy Shuford was born on December 16, 1917 in Helena, Arkansas, USA. Bothwell's passing did nothing to abate his lies, as major news outlets eulogized the "former child star.". The brainchild of legendary comedy producer Hal Roach, the man behind Laurel and Hardy and Charley Chase, Our Gang featured a diverse cast of regular kids, with much of the comedy coming from their natural performances. Her first movie was How's My Baby? He was an actor, known for The First Born (1921), Mr. Wu (1927) and The Divine Woman (1928). He was an actor, known for Law of the North (1932), Ghost City (1932) and Ten Years Old (1927). *, Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations. March 9, 1917 in Douglas, Arizona - October 24, 2012 (age 95) in Culver City, Los Angeles, California Peggy Ahearn 1923-1927 (11 shorts). Early life She was an actress, known for Time Out for Lessons (1939), The Big Premiere (1940) and Clown Princes (1939). Billie Thomas was an African-American child actor who was best-known for appearing in the "Our Gang" film series from 1934 to its end in 1944.Born and raised in Los Angeles, Thomas auditioned for an "Our Gang" role when he was three years old. Monogram Pictures and its successor, Allied Artists, reissued the films to theaters beginning in 1951.Allied Artists' television department, Interstate Television, syndicated the films to TV in 1955. For whatever reason, this Rascals pseudonym was chosen, it was the name that we "Boomers" knew the gang by. Bobby Mallon was born on April 7, 1919 in Greybull, Wyoming, USA. Blake's attorney, M. Gerald Schwartzbach, appealed the court's decision on February 28, 2007. He died on July 25, 1998 in Bridgeview, Illinois, USA. He was an actor, known for Time Out for Lessons (1939), Glove Taps (1937) and The Pigskin Palooka (1937). Following Johnny Doesn't Live Here Anymore, 12-year-old Laughlin left show business permanently. August 7, 1927 in Paris, Illinois - January 21, 1959 (age 31) in Mission Hills, California (homicide) Alfalfa Switzer 1935-1940 (61 shorts). Shortly after that she went on an interview at March 25, 1926 in Seattle, Washington - February 6, 2009 (age 82) in Saratoga Springs, New York Shirley Jean 1931 (5 shorts). He was an actor, known for Bedtime Worries (1933), Second Childhood (1936) and General Spanky (1936). [11] In 1942, Blake appeared as "Tooky" Stedman in Andy Hardy's Double Life. He was born to James Hutchins and Olga Hutchins (nee Roe). She was an actress, known for Calling All Kids (1943), Ginger (1946) and Blondie Goes Latin (1941). The Little Rascals (1994) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. He would go on to become a favorite of young movie goers throughout the country for almost a decade. He died on March 27, 1939 in Los Angeles, California, USA. A veteran of the silver screen, Pal previously played Tige in the Buster Brown comedies. Jackie White was born on August 15, 1927 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was an actor, known for The Little Minister (1922), Roaring Roads (1935) and Uncle Tom's Uncle (1926). He was an actor, known for The Flying Horseman (1926), Excess Baggage (1926) and Open Spaces (1926). She was an actress, known for Not So Long Ago (1925), The Vanishing American (1925) and Official Officers (1925). When it was over it was over. Elmo Billings was born on June 24, 1912 in Los Angeles County, California, USA. The most famous (and oddest) Our Gang imposter was Bill English (pictured above). He was an actor, known for Love Business (1931), Shivering Shakespeare (1930) and Pups Is Pups (1930). The Our Gang shorts were later syndicated to television as The Little Rascals .
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