Post by mtw12055 on Jan 10, 2015 2:56:17 GMT -5
I'm putting together a list of films/TV series/whatever that are closely related to Our Gang. Specifically, those that either costar/feature cameos by the Rascals (and more specifically, those in which they appear in character), and the many latter-day adaptations. Sort of a second filmography.
If anyone has any titles to add, or feels that a title should be eliminated, let me know.
Four different filmographies are listed below:
1. Our Gang cameos/guest appearances/costarring roles in which the kids reprise their Rascal character
2. Appearances in other Roach films
3. Revivals/other media appearances
4. Sort of a bonus - films unrelated to Our Gang that feature more than one Rascal
A list of Our Gang cameos/guest appearances/costarring roles in which the kids reprise their Rascal character (some appearances in which the kids play themselves, but Our Gang is referenced are also included:
Screen Snapshots No. 16 (1922) - Pathe newsreel. According to the 1922 Film Daily, footage of the Gang on location with Bob McGowan is featured.
Dr. Jack (November 26, 1922) - A Roach feature starring Harold Lloyd. Mickey has a small part. He plays sick in order to avoid going to school. The doctor (Harold) helps Mickey fool his mother. Later, Mickey and Jackie Condon are seen playing with a football.
Safety Last! (April 1, 1923) - A Roach feature starring Harold Lloyd. This is perhaps his best-known film - the one in which he has to climb a tall building. Mickey briefly appears as a paper boy who harasses Harold. I belive the boy in who accidentally drops pigeon food on Harold is Andy Samuel. The original Our Gang dog also appears during the building climb.
Jus' Passin' Through (October 14, 1923) - A Roach two-reeler starring Will Rogers. Jackie Condon also appears.
The Fraidy Cat (March 30, 1924) - A Roach one-reeler starring Charley Chase. Joe Cobb, Mickey Danies, Ernie Morrison, and Andy Samuel costar. They harass the titular character (played by Chase). Later, Charley gets his revenge on the boys.
Girl Shy (April 20, 1924) - A Harold Lloyd feature film (his first away from Hal Roach). Joe, Jackie, and Mickey all appear. I have yet to see the entire film, but I have seen a brief clip of Joe. He's in his Our Gang costume.
Rupert of Hee Haw (June 8, 1924) - A Roach two-reeler starring Stan Laurel. The film finds Laurel impersonating a king. Joe, Mickey, Ernie, Jackie Condon, and Mary Kornman appear briefly, cheering the 'king' on. Stan gives special attention to Mary, which jealous Mickey doesn't approve of.
Young Oldfield (June 22, 1924) - A Roach one-reeler starring Charley Chase. Joe Cobb also appears.
A Ten-Minute Egg (July 20, 1924) - A Roach one-reeler starring Charley Chase. Andy Samuel appears as a bellhop.
Short Kilts (August 3, 1924) - A Roach two-reeler starring Stan Laurel. Mickey and Mary costar as the children of two feuding families (one headed by Stan and the other by Jimmy Finlayson).
Battling Orioles (October 6, 1924) - A Roach feature starring Glenn Tryon (though it was supposedly intended for Harold Lloyd). Joe, Jackie, Mickey, and Ernie appear briefly.
Twinkle Twinkle (June 14, 1925) - According to IMDB, this is a documentary short. Perhaps something along the lines of Screen Snapshots? Joe, Jackie, Mickey, Farina, Mary, Johnny Downs, and Pineapple Jackson all appear.
Should Sailors Marry? (November 8, 1925) - A Roach two-reeler starring Clyde Cook. Johnny Downs appears as Cook's new son.
Pathé Review (November 8, 1925) - No. 45 for the year 1925. Joe, Jackie, Mickey, Johnny, Farina, Mary, and director Bob McGowan are featured in a segment, which later appeared in the home movie market under such titles as "Our Gang at Home" and "More Mischief."
45 Minutes from Hollywood (December 26, 1926) - A Roach two-reeler starring Glenn Tryon (a pre-teamed Laurel and Hardy also appear, though in seperate scenes). A brief clip from "Thundering Fleas" is shown. Featured in it are Joe, Jackie, Mickey, Farina, Johnny, Scooter Lowry, and Jay R. Smith
Assistant Wifes (December 4, 1927) - A Roach two-reeler starring Charley Chase. Wheezer also appears.
The Voice of Hollywood (1930-1932) - Mickey and Mary appear as themselves in the second entry of this series, which references Our Gang. Joe Cobb hosted the fifteenth episode of the series. Farina hosted the thirteenth episode of the second series. I don't know if any references to Our Gang are made in either of their episodes.
The Boy Friends (September 13, 1930 through June 18, 1932) - A Hal Roach series that featured Mickey and Mary, and is considered by some to be a spin-off of Our Gang. The second-to-last entry in the series, "Too Many Women," features a direct reference to the Gang - Mickey and Mary look through an old photos of the two of them as kids. Clips from "Ask Grandma" and another film (possibly an unused scene) are shown. "Good Old Days" plays in the background. Jay R. Smith, Bobby "Bonedust" Young, and Bobby Mallon all appear in the 1931 entry "Blood and Thunder," while Shirley Jean Rickert appears in the 1932 entry "Love Pains." Contrary to what the IMDB says, Dorothy DeBorba is NOT in "Blood and Thunder."
The Stolen Jools (April 4, 1931) - Also known as "The Slippery Pearls." This all-star two-reeler features a cameo by the Our Gang kids - Farina, Wheezer, Stymie Beard, Chubby Chaney, Dorothy DeBorba, Mary Ann Jackson, Shirley Jean Rickert, and Pete the Pup. Publicity material indicates Jackie Cooper was supposed to have appeared.
On the Loose (December 26, 1931) - A Roach two-reeler starring ZaSu Pitts and Thelma Todd. Buddy McDonald costars.
Sealskins (February 6, 1932) - A Roach two-reeler starring Pitts & Todd. Buddy McDonald appears briefly.
One Track Minds (May 20, 1933) - A Roach two-reeler starring ZaSu Pitts & Thelma Todd. Spanky McFarland costars.
Beauty and the Bus (September 16, 1933) - A Roach two-reeler starring Thelma Todd and Patsy Kelly. Tommy Bond is featured in the opening scene. Dorothy DeBorba can be spotted as an extra in the same scene.
The Cracked Ice Man (January 27, 1934) - A Roach two-reeler starring Charley Chase. The film finds Chase becoming a Kindergarten teacher. Among his students are Spanky McFarland, Stymie Beard, and Tommy Bond.
Four Parts (March 17, 1934) - A Roach two-reeler starring Charley Chase. Stymie Beard appears briefly, looking for a lost penny.
I'll Take Vanilla (May 5, 1934) - A Roach two-reeler starring Charley Chase. Tommy Bond costars.
Benny from Panama (May 26, 1934) - A two-reel Roach Musical entry starring Jeanette Loff and Eddie Foy, Jr. Spanky McFarland costars.
Kentucky Kernels (November 2, 1934) - An RKO feature starring Bert Wheeler and Robert Woolsey. Spanky costars, and retains his character name.
Kid Millions (November 10, 1934) - A Samuel Goldwyn feature starring Eddie Cantor. Several Our Gang kids appear. Matthew Beard appears in his "Stymie" costume. Others appearing include Leonard Kibrick, Wally Albright, Tommy Bond, Sonny Bupp, Tommy Bupp, John Collum, Dix and Tim Davis, Edith Fellows, Cullen Johnson, Dickie Jones, Billy Seay, and Jackie Lynn Taylor.
Southern Exposure (April 6, 1935) - A Roach two-reeler starring Charley Chase. Alfalfa has a cameo.
Here Comes the Band (August 30, 1935) - An MGM musical feature starring Ted Lewis and his orchestra. Spanky McFarland costars.
Life Hesitates at 40 (November 18, 1935) - A Roach two-reeler starring Charley Chase. Alfalfa makes a brief appearance.
Kelly the Second (August 21, 1936) - A roach feature starring Patsy Kelly and Charley Chase. Alfalfa has a cameo. Leonard Kibrick appears briefly as a newsboy.
Block-Heads (August 19, 1938) - A Roach feature starring Laurel & Hardy. Tommy "Butch" Bond is featured in a scene in which his father forces Stan and Ollie to retrieve a football.
Johnny Dougboy (December 31, 1942) - A Republic feature starring Jane Withers. Spanky and Alfalfa are featured, playing a cross between themselves and their Our Gang characters.
The Gas House Kids Go West (June 12, 1947) and The Gas House Kids in Hollywood(August 23, 1947) - Two PRC features in which Carl Switzer reprised his "Alfalfa" character. Tommy Bond costarred in both films.
You Asked for It! (1951) - Joe, Jackie (Condon), Mickey (Daniels), Johnny, Farina, director Bob McGowan, schoolteacher Fern Carter, and cameraman Art Lloyd were runited in one episode of this TV series. Mary Kornman was supposedly invited, but was unable to attend. Tommy Bond supposedly worked as a prop manager on this series, though I'm not sure if he had any involvement with the Our Gang episode.
Cheers - "Woody Gets an Election" (April 22, 1993) - Spanky McFarland appears as himself in the opening scene of this episode. Tons of references to the Little Rascals are made.
Rascal apperances in other Hal Roach films that may not be considered 'Our Gang' related
Before Our Gang, Ernie "Sunshine Sammy" Morrison was a recurring player in Roach's 'Snub' Pollard comedies, as well as his Paul Parrott comedies. Some of these shorts were held back from release until the mid-1920's, hence why the IMDB lists post-1924 Sunshine Sammy short comedies on Ernie's filmography. Ernie also appeared in a few Harold Lloyd comedies (notably "Haunted Spooks" and "Get Out and Get Under") and one or two Eddie Boland shorts (all for Roach). He was also given his own series, which only lasted a few entries:
The Pickaninny (December 4, 1921)
High Tide (March 19, 1922) - Listed by at least one filmography as a vehicle for George Rowe.
The 1926 Paul Parrott releases that featured Morrison are listed by at least one filmography as entries for the "Sunshine Sammy" series.
The Golf Bug (October 29, 1922) - A Roach one-reeler starring Paul (James) Parrott. Mickey Daniels, dressed as Cupid, appears at the end of this short.
A Tough Winter (February 4, 1923) - A two-reeler starring 'Snub' Pollard. Shortly before doing his first Our Gang film, Joe Cobb appeared in this film.
Thundering Toupees (May 25, 1929) - An All Star talkie starring Edgar Kennedy, Jean Harlow, Vivien Oakland, and Eddie Dunn. Mickey Daniels costars.
Pardon Us (August 15, 1931) - A feature starring Laurel & Hardy. Buddy McDonald and Bobby Mallon were featured in an ending that ultimately wasn't used.
Maids a la Mode (March 4, 1933) - A Pitts & Todd short. Mary Kornman plays a model.
Me and My Pal (April 22, 1933) - A Laurel & Hardy short. Mary Kornman is listed as a bridesmaid, but I don't see her.
The Devil's Brother (May 5, 1933) - A Laurel & Hardy feature. John Collum, Edith Fellows, and Jackie Lynn Taylor can be spotted as extras.
Sons of the Desert (December 29, 1933) - A Laurel & Hardy comedy. According to Richard Bann, Wheezer Hutchins appears as an extra during the announcement of the sinking of the ship.
You Said a Hatful! (October 14, 1934) - Roach two-reeler starring Charley Chase. Tommy Bond appears as an extra.
Babes in Toyland (December 14, 1934) - Later shown on television on "March of the Wooden Soldiers." A Laurel & Hardy feature. Johnny Downs and Jean Darling appear briefly, respectively playing Little Boy Blue and Curly-Locks. Darling was also given a solo spot in a deleted muscial number. Several Our Gang players make up the various schoolchildren of Toyland, including Georgie Billings, Tommy Bupp, Marianne Edwards, Dickie Jones, Joy Lane, Jackie Lynn Taylor, Jerry Tucker, and supposedly Scotty Beckett (perhaps he was in the deleted musical sequence).
The Bohemian Girl (February 14, 1936) - Laurel & Hardy feature costarring Darla Hood.
Neighborhood House (May 9, 1936) - Charley Chase two-reeler (his last for Roach) costarring Darla Hood.
All-American Co-ed (October 31, 1941) - Johnny Downs plays one of the lead roles in this, the pilot for a proposed Streamliner series. United Artists requested no further entries from Roach after this one's release.
Miss Polly (November 14, 1941) - A Streamliner starring ZaSu Pitts and Slim Summerville. Mickey appears briefly as Elmer, a nervous grocery boy who briefly interacts with the titular character (ZaSu).
Revivals and other media appearances
Dandy Comics (1937-194?) - The Gang first appeared in this syndicated British comic book series in 1937. The earliest issues featured caricatures of the mid-late 30's Rascals (Spanky, Alfalfa, Scotty Beckett, Darla, Porky, Baby Patsy, two Buckwheats (one named "Buckwheat," the other named "Billie," and a Pete clone named "Spot"). The comics were drawn by Dudley Dexter Watkins. Dandy replaced the movie Gang with some characters of their own, possibly because the film cast kept changing.
Stymie and his Magic Wishbone (1938-1949) - While Dandy was doing a series on the then current Our Gang group, rival publishers AP's 'Radio Fun' ran a strip starring former Rascal Stymie Beard. The strip was drawn by Roy Wilson. It appeared in the Jingles comics for its final two year run.
Our Gang Comics (1942-1949) - Back in America, Walt Kelly and Dell Comics produced a series of Our Gang comics for MGM. Like Dandy, Kelly initially used the current Our Gang film kids - Spanky, Buckwheat, Mickey G., Janet, and Froggy. Happy (Mickey Laughlin's character) replaced Spanky after the first two issues. After MGM stopped making Our Gang shorts, Kelly was given permission to continue the comics series. Kelly gradually dropped characters from the original series and replaced them with some of his own. The last two Our Gang kids to be dropped were Buckwheat and Janet (by then renamed "Bucky" and Janey"), both of whom disappeared in 1947.
Curley (August 23, 1947) and Who Killed Doc Robbin (April 9, 1948) - Hal Roach's attempt at reviving Our Gang (as well as his Streamliners) shortly after the War. MGM did not allow Roach to use the name "Our Gang." The characters were more or less clones of the original group, rather than the very same characters. The cast included:
- Larry Olsen (Susan 'Cindy Brady' Olsen's older brother) as "Curley," the leader of the gang. Sort of a cross between Jackie Cooper and Spanky McFarland.
- Eileen Janssen as "Betty," the leading lady.
- Dale Belding as "Speck," the goofy sidekick. Sort of a cross between Alfalfa Switzer and Mickey Daniels.
- Gerald Perreau as "Dudley," a Waldo clone.
- Ardda Lynwood as "Ardda," Curley's younger sister and the obnoxious tag-a-long.
- Rene Beard (Stymie's youngest brother) and Eugene Holland as "Dis" and "Dat," two tag-a-long kids.
- Billy Gray as "Sandy," sort of a Scooter Lowry-type.
- Gene Holland as "Hank," the bully
- Frances Rafferty as "Miss Johnson," the Miss Crabtree.
Both films were shot in Cinecolor.
Little Rascals Comics (1956-1962) When the Rascals were sold to TV, Roach announced plans to co-produce a new Our Gang feature with Allied Artists. The plan was to hire new kids to play "Spanky," "Alfalfa," "Farina," and others. A film was never produced, but a new Dell Comics series was developed, possibly to coincide with the film. These comics featured Spanky, Alfalfa, Buckwheat, Farina, and (in the first entry) Pete the Pup. New characters included "Fatso" (a Joe Cobb/Chubby Chaney knock-off), schoolteacher "Miss Pretty," bully "Toughy McGurk," and "Billy," the kids' pet goat. A "Waldo" was also featured, though he appears to be based more on Wally Albright's rich kid character than Darwood Kaye's.
The Jack Benny Program - "The Story of My Gang" (October 30, 1962) - Darla Hood guest stars. Darla, Jack, and the cast do an Our Gang parody. Darla plays herself, Jack plays "Alfie" (Alfalfa), Don Wilson plays "Spunky" (Spanky), and Eddie "Rochester" Anderson plays "Oatmeal" (Buckwheat/Farina). A Pete look-a-like named "Spot" is also featured.
Little Rascals Color Specials A series of stop-motion animation shorts produced by King World. King World simply remade the original shorts with clay puppets, reusing the same audio from the films. It's believed the animation was done by a UK team - Bura & Hardwick. At least five shorts were produced, though some sources say as many as ten were made. The series was never commercially sold.
The Little Rascals TV series (shot in the summer of 1977) A series of unaired television pilots produced for ABC. Norman Lear is credited as producer, though he later claimed to have no involvement (despite his name being attached to the series). At least two pilots were shot - "Rascals" and "Souper Nuts." The cast included a then unknown Gary Coleman as "Stymie," Christopher Gardner as "Brisbane," David Hollander, Doug McKeon, and Patricia Patts. Matthew "Stymie" Beard made a guest appearance in one episode. The kid who played "Spanky" in the pilots occasionally comments on Our Gang YouTube videos. According to Lear, one proposed episode would have had the kids fighting off martians.
The Little Rascals' Christmas Special (December 3, 1979) - A half hour animated television special in which the kids try to raise money to buy Spanky's mother a coat. The late Darla Hood and Stymie Beard were in the cast, respectively playing Spanky's mother and a neighborhood butcher. Contrary to what some sources say, Darla did not play "Miss Crabtree." The rest of the cast included Philip Tanzini as "Spanky," Jimmy Gatherum as "Alfalfa," Al Fann as "Stymie," and siblings Randi and Robby Kiger as "Darla" and "Porky." Pete the Pup and a silent Butch also appeared.
The Little Rascals PSAs (ca. 1979) - The same animation house that was in charge of the Christmas special also made a series of thirty second public service announcements featuring the Rascals. Supposedly, about 156 were made.
Saturday Night Live (1981-1984) - Eddie Murphy impersonated Buckwheat regularly during his tenure as a cast member, including in an episode hosted by Robert Blake. He would sometimes be joined by fellow cast members impersonating Rascals (Mary Gross as Alfalfa, Joe Piscopo as Froggy, Julie Louis-Dreyfus as Darla, and on one occasion, guest host John Candy as Spanky).
The Little Rascals animated series (September 25, 1982-September 1, 1984) - Co-produced and animated by Hanna-Barbera. This Saturday morning cartoon aired on ABC, first as 1/3 of "The Pac-Man/Little Rascals/Richie Rich Show," and later as part of "The Monchhichis/Little Rascals/Richie Rich Show." The cast included Scott Menville as "Spanky," Julie McWhirter Dees as "Alfalfa," "Porky," and "Woim," Shavar Ross as "Buckwheat," Patty Maloney as "Darla," B.J. Ward as "Butch" and "Waldo," and Peter Cullen as "Pete the Pup."
Jell-O Gelatin Pops (1984) The Rascals starred in a series of 30 second commercials for this product. Among the kids in the cast was a then unknown Seth Green, who played "Alfalfa." "Spanky," "Buckwheat," "Darla," "Scotty," and "Pete" also appaeared.
The Little Rascals musical (October 7, 1987-December 20, 1987) - Also known as "Rascals," this off-Broadway musical briefly ran at the Goodspeed Opera House. The cast included such future stars as Dule Hill (as "Stymie") and Jenna Von Oy (as "Darla"). Other Rascals featured were "Spanky," "Alfalfa," "Buckwheat," "Scotty," "Waldo," and "Pete." The music was composed by Sesame Street's Joe Raposo.
In 1988, King World first announced their plans to make a Little Rascals feature. The Kings wanted to make four features, one of which would be titled "The Big Rascals," and would have followed slightly older versions of the Gang. I don't know exactly what the Kings meant by "slightly older." A new television series was also mentioned.
The New Our Gang (1988) - This short-lived series (likely produced by MGM) briefly aired on TBS. The cast included Lindsay Boyd, Christian Guzek, and Risa Schiffman.
The Little Rascals (August 5, 1994) - King World, Universal, and Amblin's big screen adaptation of the Rascals. The film uses elements from Our Gang shorts "Three Smart Guys," "Hearts Are Thumps," "Mail and Female," "Rushin' Ballet," and "Auto Antics," among others. The cast consisted of Travis Tedford as "Spanky," Bug Hall as "Alfalfa," Brittany Ashton Holmes as "Darla," Shavar Ross as "Buckwheat," Zachard Mabry as "Porky," Kevin Jamal Woods as "Stymie," Jordan Warkol and E.G. Dailey as "Froggy," Courtland Mead as "Uh-Huh," Sam Saletta and Blake Jeremy Collins as "Butch" and "Woim," Blake Ewing as "Waldo," Juliette Brewer and Heather Karasek as "Mary Ann" and "Jane," and Daryl Hannah as "Miss Crabtree." Pete the Pup and Elmer the Monkey were also featured. Members of the original Gang were reportedly upset that they were not asked to participate in the film.
In 1997, King World announced plans to make two sequels (filmed back-to-back and released a year apart from each other). The Kings hired a somewhat big name (I can't recall who offhand) to produce the films. One story idea (simply titled "The Little Rascals II") was pitched by Deborah Dean Davis. King World also planned on creating anew series that would "mix the live-action adventures of a new cast of kids with clips from the original classics."
The Simpsons - "Raidoactive Man" (September 24, 1995) - Moe Szyslak reveals he was one of the original Little Rascals (a tough kid named "Smelly"). Moe also reveals that he killed Alfalfa after getting mad at him for stealing his "bit." Spanky, Darla, Buckwheat, Stymie, Chubby, and Pete are also featured.
Family Guy Viewer Mail 1 (February 14, 2001) - The episode is split into three parts, each containing a different story. The final story, "Li'l Griffins" parodies the Rascals, with Peter Griffin, Lois Griffin, Glen Quagmire, Cleveland Brown, Mort Goldman, and Brian Griffin respectively filling in for Spanky, Darla, Alfalfa, Buckwheat, Waldo, and Pete the Pup.
The Little Rascals Save the Day (April 1, 2014) - A direct-to-video film based on Our Gang. Elements from "Helping Grandma," "Birthday Blues," "Mike Fright," "Came the Brawn," and "Free Wheeling" (among other shorts) were used. The cast consisted of Jet Jurgensmeyer as "Spanky," Drew Justice as "Alfalfa," Eden Wood as "Darla," Isaiah Fredericks as "Buckwheat," Camden Gray as "Porky," Connor Berry as "Stymie," Jenna Ortega as "Mary Ann," Grant Palmer as "Waldo," Chase Vacnin and Rio Mangini as "Butch" and "Woim," Valerie Azlynn as "Miss Crabtree," and Lex Medlin as "Kennedy the Cop." Pete the Pup was also featured.
And for those curious, films unrelated to Our Gang that featured mulitple Rascals (incomplete list):
Penrod (February 20, 1922) - Ernie Morrison, Jackie Condon, and Peggy Cartwright
Uncle Tom's Cabin (September 2, 1928) - Eugene Jackson, Matthew Beard, and Lassie Lou Ahern
Hearts in Dixie (May 1929) - Eugene Jackson, Dorothy Morrison (Ernie's sister), and Matthew Beard
Skippy (April 25, 1931) - Jackie Cooper and Donald Haines
Mickey McGuire comedy (ca. 1931) - Title unknown. Chubby Chaney and (most likely) Donald Haines
When a Fellow Needs a Friend (April 30, 1932) - Jackie and Donald Haines
The Hollywood Handicap (August 10, 1932) - Dickie Moore and Mary Kornman.
This Side of Heaven (February 2, 1934) - Dickie Moore and Mickey Daniels
Roaring Roads (April 13, 1935) - Mary Kornman and Mickey Daniels costar in this film, an entry in a series for Boy Friends costar Dave Sharpe (who also wrote the story)
Adventurous Knights (June 7, 1935) - Yet another entry in the Sharpe series that features Mickey and Mary
Queen of the Jungle (July 7, 1935) - Mary Kornman and occasional Our Ganger Dickie Jones
O'Shaughnessy's Boy (September 27, 1935) - Jackie Cooper and Spanky McFarland (Spanky plays the younger version of Jackie's character)
So Red the Rose (December 20, 1935) - Dickie Moore and Johnny Downs
Too Many Parents (March 20, 1936) - Carl & Harold Switzer, Sherwood Bailey, Jerry Tucker
The Lonely Trail (May 25, 1936) - Eugene Jackson and Bobby Young
Hearts in Bondage (May 26, 1936) - Eugene Jackson and Bobby Young
Ellis Island (November 5, 1936) - Alfalfa Switzer and Jerry Tucker
Penrod and Sam (February 28, 1937) - Philip Hurlic, Stymie Beard, Georgie Billings, Jerry Tucker
Blonde Trouble (August 6, 1937) - Johnny Downs and Eugene Jackson
Penrod and His Twin Brother (February 26, 1938) - Philip Hurlic and Jerry Tucker
Penrod's Double Trouble (July 23, 1938) - Philip Hurlic and Jerry Tucker
That Certain Age (October 7, 1938) - Jackie Cooper and Mary Kornman
Peck's Bad Boy with the Circus (December 2, 1938) - Spanky McFarland and Leonard Kibrick
Kentucky (December 30, 1938) - Stymie Beard and Eugene Jackson
Zenobia (April 21, 1939) - Mary Kornman and occasional Our Ganger Philip Hurlic
The Blue Bird (January 15, 1940) - Scotty Beckett and Dickie Moore
Seventeen (March 1, 1940) - Jackie Cooper, Donald Haines, and Eugene Jackson
I Can't Give You Anything But Love, Baby (May 1940) - Johnny Downs and Ernie Morrison
East Side Kids films (July 15, 1940-October 24, 1941) - Sunshine Sammy Morrison and Donald Haines appeared together in six of these films. Haines was also in the pilot film. Morrison continued in the series for another two years after Haines' departure.
I Love You Again (August 9, 1940) - Alfalfa Switzer and Mickey Gubitosi
Barnyard Follies (October 6, 1940) - Alfalfa Switzer, Darwood Kaye, and Shirley Coates
A Little Bit of Heaven (October 11, 1940) - Tommy Bond and Mickey Daniels
Melody and Moonlight (October 11, 1940) - Johnny Downs and Eugene Jackson
Golden Hoofs (February 14, 1941) - Philip Hurlic and Eugene Jackson
Reg'lar Fellers (September 5, 1941) - Alfalfa Switzer and Henry Lee
Mokey (April 1942) - Robert Blake, Buckwheat Thomas, Shirley Coates, Vincent Graeff, and Cordell Hickman
Henry and Dizzy (June 5, 1942) - Alfalfa Switzer and Shirley Coates
Gallant Lady (January 5, 1943) - Dickie Moore and Scotty Beckett (who plays the younger version of Dickie's character)
The Human Comedy (February 14, 1944) - Alfalfa Switzer and Darwood Kaye
Colorado Pioneers (November 14, 1945) - Robert Blake and Buckwheat Thomas
Dangerous Years (December 7, 1947) - Scotty Beckett and Dickie Moore
Big Town Scandal (May 27, 1948) - Alfalfa Switzer and Tommy Bond
The High and the Mighty (July 3, 1954) - Alfalfa Switzer and Scotty Beckett
If anyone has any titles to add, or feels that a title should be eliminated, let me know.
Four different filmographies are listed below:
1. Our Gang cameos/guest appearances/costarring roles in which the kids reprise their Rascal character
2. Appearances in other Roach films
3. Revivals/other media appearances
4. Sort of a bonus - films unrelated to Our Gang that feature more than one Rascal
A list of Our Gang cameos/guest appearances/costarring roles in which the kids reprise their Rascal character (some appearances in which the kids play themselves, but Our Gang is referenced are also included:
Screen Snapshots No. 16 (1922) - Pathe newsreel. According to the 1922 Film Daily, footage of the Gang on location with Bob McGowan is featured.
Dr. Jack (November 26, 1922) - A Roach feature starring Harold Lloyd. Mickey has a small part. He plays sick in order to avoid going to school. The doctor (Harold) helps Mickey fool his mother. Later, Mickey and Jackie Condon are seen playing with a football.
Safety Last! (April 1, 1923) - A Roach feature starring Harold Lloyd. This is perhaps his best-known film - the one in which he has to climb a tall building. Mickey briefly appears as a paper boy who harasses Harold. I belive the boy in who accidentally drops pigeon food on Harold is Andy Samuel. The original Our Gang dog also appears during the building climb.
Jus' Passin' Through (October 14, 1923) - A Roach two-reeler starring Will Rogers. Jackie Condon also appears.
The Fraidy Cat (March 30, 1924) - A Roach one-reeler starring Charley Chase. Joe Cobb, Mickey Danies, Ernie Morrison, and Andy Samuel costar. They harass the titular character (played by Chase). Later, Charley gets his revenge on the boys.
Girl Shy (April 20, 1924) - A Harold Lloyd feature film (his first away from Hal Roach). Joe, Jackie, and Mickey all appear. I have yet to see the entire film, but I have seen a brief clip of Joe. He's in his Our Gang costume.
Rupert of Hee Haw (June 8, 1924) - A Roach two-reeler starring Stan Laurel. The film finds Laurel impersonating a king. Joe, Mickey, Ernie, Jackie Condon, and Mary Kornman appear briefly, cheering the 'king' on. Stan gives special attention to Mary, which jealous Mickey doesn't approve of.
Young Oldfield (June 22, 1924) - A Roach one-reeler starring Charley Chase. Joe Cobb also appears.
A Ten-Minute Egg (July 20, 1924) - A Roach one-reeler starring Charley Chase. Andy Samuel appears as a bellhop.
Short Kilts (August 3, 1924) - A Roach two-reeler starring Stan Laurel. Mickey and Mary costar as the children of two feuding families (one headed by Stan and the other by Jimmy Finlayson).
Battling Orioles (October 6, 1924) - A Roach feature starring Glenn Tryon (though it was supposedly intended for Harold Lloyd). Joe, Jackie, Mickey, and Ernie appear briefly.
Twinkle Twinkle (June 14, 1925) - According to IMDB, this is a documentary short. Perhaps something along the lines of Screen Snapshots? Joe, Jackie, Mickey, Farina, Mary, Johnny Downs, and Pineapple Jackson all appear.
Should Sailors Marry? (November 8, 1925) - A Roach two-reeler starring Clyde Cook. Johnny Downs appears as Cook's new son.
Pathé Review (November 8, 1925) - No. 45 for the year 1925. Joe, Jackie, Mickey, Johnny, Farina, Mary, and director Bob McGowan are featured in a segment, which later appeared in the home movie market under such titles as "Our Gang at Home" and "More Mischief."
45 Minutes from Hollywood (December 26, 1926) - A Roach two-reeler starring Glenn Tryon (a pre-teamed Laurel and Hardy also appear, though in seperate scenes). A brief clip from "Thundering Fleas" is shown. Featured in it are Joe, Jackie, Mickey, Farina, Johnny, Scooter Lowry, and Jay R. Smith
Assistant Wifes (December 4, 1927) - A Roach two-reeler starring Charley Chase. Wheezer also appears.
The Voice of Hollywood (1930-1932) - Mickey and Mary appear as themselves in the second entry of this series, which references Our Gang. Joe Cobb hosted the fifteenth episode of the series. Farina hosted the thirteenth episode of the second series. I don't know if any references to Our Gang are made in either of their episodes.
The Boy Friends (September 13, 1930 through June 18, 1932) - A Hal Roach series that featured Mickey and Mary, and is considered by some to be a spin-off of Our Gang. The second-to-last entry in the series, "Too Many Women," features a direct reference to the Gang - Mickey and Mary look through an old photos of the two of them as kids. Clips from "Ask Grandma" and another film (possibly an unused scene) are shown. "Good Old Days" plays in the background. Jay R. Smith, Bobby "Bonedust" Young, and Bobby Mallon all appear in the 1931 entry "Blood and Thunder," while Shirley Jean Rickert appears in the 1932 entry "Love Pains." Contrary to what the IMDB says, Dorothy DeBorba is NOT in "Blood and Thunder."
The Stolen Jools (April 4, 1931) - Also known as "The Slippery Pearls." This all-star two-reeler features a cameo by the Our Gang kids - Farina, Wheezer, Stymie Beard, Chubby Chaney, Dorothy DeBorba, Mary Ann Jackson, Shirley Jean Rickert, and Pete the Pup. Publicity material indicates Jackie Cooper was supposed to have appeared.
On the Loose (December 26, 1931) - A Roach two-reeler starring ZaSu Pitts and Thelma Todd. Buddy McDonald costars.
Sealskins (February 6, 1932) - A Roach two-reeler starring Pitts & Todd. Buddy McDonald appears briefly.
One Track Minds (May 20, 1933) - A Roach two-reeler starring ZaSu Pitts & Thelma Todd. Spanky McFarland costars.
Beauty and the Bus (September 16, 1933) - A Roach two-reeler starring Thelma Todd and Patsy Kelly. Tommy Bond is featured in the opening scene. Dorothy DeBorba can be spotted as an extra in the same scene.
The Cracked Ice Man (January 27, 1934) - A Roach two-reeler starring Charley Chase. The film finds Chase becoming a Kindergarten teacher. Among his students are Spanky McFarland, Stymie Beard, and Tommy Bond.
Four Parts (March 17, 1934) - A Roach two-reeler starring Charley Chase. Stymie Beard appears briefly, looking for a lost penny.
I'll Take Vanilla (May 5, 1934) - A Roach two-reeler starring Charley Chase. Tommy Bond costars.
Benny from Panama (May 26, 1934) - A two-reel Roach Musical entry starring Jeanette Loff and Eddie Foy, Jr. Spanky McFarland costars.
Kentucky Kernels (November 2, 1934) - An RKO feature starring Bert Wheeler and Robert Woolsey. Spanky costars, and retains his character name.
Kid Millions (November 10, 1934) - A Samuel Goldwyn feature starring Eddie Cantor. Several Our Gang kids appear. Matthew Beard appears in his "Stymie" costume. Others appearing include Leonard Kibrick, Wally Albright, Tommy Bond, Sonny Bupp, Tommy Bupp, John Collum, Dix and Tim Davis, Edith Fellows, Cullen Johnson, Dickie Jones, Billy Seay, and Jackie Lynn Taylor.
Southern Exposure (April 6, 1935) - A Roach two-reeler starring Charley Chase. Alfalfa has a cameo.
Here Comes the Band (August 30, 1935) - An MGM musical feature starring Ted Lewis and his orchestra. Spanky McFarland costars.
Life Hesitates at 40 (November 18, 1935) - A Roach two-reeler starring Charley Chase. Alfalfa makes a brief appearance.
Kelly the Second (August 21, 1936) - A roach feature starring Patsy Kelly and Charley Chase. Alfalfa has a cameo. Leonard Kibrick appears briefly as a newsboy.
Block-Heads (August 19, 1938) - A Roach feature starring Laurel & Hardy. Tommy "Butch" Bond is featured in a scene in which his father forces Stan and Ollie to retrieve a football.
Johnny Dougboy (December 31, 1942) - A Republic feature starring Jane Withers. Spanky and Alfalfa are featured, playing a cross between themselves and their Our Gang characters.
The Gas House Kids Go West (June 12, 1947) and The Gas House Kids in Hollywood(August 23, 1947) - Two PRC features in which Carl Switzer reprised his "Alfalfa" character. Tommy Bond costarred in both films.
You Asked for It! (1951) - Joe, Jackie (Condon), Mickey (Daniels), Johnny, Farina, director Bob McGowan, schoolteacher Fern Carter, and cameraman Art Lloyd were runited in one episode of this TV series. Mary Kornman was supposedly invited, but was unable to attend. Tommy Bond supposedly worked as a prop manager on this series, though I'm not sure if he had any involvement with the Our Gang episode.
Cheers - "Woody Gets an Election" (April 22, 1993) - Spanky McFarland appears as himself in the opening scene of this episode. Tons of references to the Little Rascals are made.
Rascal apperances in other Hal Roach films that may not be considered 'Our Gang' related
Before Our Gang, Ernie "Sunshine Sammy" Morrison was a recurring player in Roach's 'Snub' Pollard comedies, as well as his Paul Parrott comedies. Some of these shorts were held back from release until the mid-1920's, hence why the IMDB lists post-1924 Sunshine Sammy short comedies on Ernie's filmography. Ernie also appeared in a few Harold Lloyd comedies (notably "Haunted Spooks" and "Get Out and Get Under") and one or two Eddie Boland shorts (all for Roach). He was also given his own series, which only lasted a few entries:
The Pickaninny (December 4, 1921)
High Tide (March 19, 1922) - Listed by at least one filmography as a vehicle for George Rowe.
The 1926 Paul Parrott releases that featured Morrison are listed by at least one filmography as entries for the "Sunshine Sammy" series.
The Golf Bug (October 29, 1922) - A Roach one-reeler starring Paul (James) Parrott. Mickey Daniels, dressed as Cupid, appears at the end of this short.
A Tough Winter (February 4, 1923) - A two-reeler starring 'Snub' Pollard. Shortly before doing his first Our Gang film, Joe Cobb appeared in this film.
Thundering Toupees (May 25, 1929) - An All Star talkie starring Edgar Kennedy, Jean Harlow, Vivien Oakland, and Eddie Dunn. Mickey Daniels costars.
Pardon Us (August 15, 1931) - A feature starring Laurel & Hardy. Buddy McDonald and Bobby Mallon were featured in an ending that ultimately wasn't used.
Maids a la Mode (March 4, 1933) - A Pitts & Todd short. Mary Kornman plays a model.
Me and My Pal (April 22, 1933) - A Laurel & Hardy short. Mary Kornman is listed as a bridesmaid, but I don't see her.
The Devil's Brother (May 5, 1933) - A Laurel & Hardy feature. John Collum, Edith Fellows, and Jackie Lynn Taylor can be spotted as extras.
Sons of the Desert (December 29, 1933) - A Laurel & Hardy comedy. According to Richard Bann, Wheezer Hutchins appears as an extra during the announcement of the sinking of the ship.
You Said a Hatful! (October 14, 1934) - Roach two-reeler starring Charley Chase. Tommy Bond appears as an extra.
Babes in Toyland (December 14, 1934) - Later shown on television on "March of the Wooden Soldiers." A Laurel & Hardy feature. Johnny Downs and Jean Darling appear briefly, respectively playing Little Boy Blue and Curly-Locks. Darling was also given a solo spot in a deleted muscial number. Several Our Gang players make up the various schoolchildren of Toyland, including Georgie Billings, Tommy Bupp, Marianne Edwards, Dickie Jones, Joy Lane, Jackie Lynn Taylor, Jerry Tucker, and supposedly Scotty Beckett (perhaps he was in the deleted musical sequence).
The Bohemian Girl (February 14, 1936) - Laurel & Hardy feature costarring Darla Hood.
Neighborhood House (May 9, 1936) - Charley Chase two-reeler (his last for Roach) costarring Darla Hood.
All-American Co-ed (October 31, 1941) - Johnny Downs plays one of the lead roles in this, the pilot for a proposed Streamliner series. United Artists requested no further entries from Roach after this one's release.
Miss Polly (November 14, 1941) - A Streamliner starring ZaSu Pitts and Slim Summerville. Mickey appears briefly as Elmer, a nervous grocery boy who briefly interacts with the titular character (ZaSu).
Revivals and other media appearances
Dandy Comics (1937-194?) - The Gang first appeared in this syndicated British comic book series in 1937. The earliest issues featured caricatures of the mid-late 30's Rascals (Spanky, Alfalfa, Scotty Beckett, Darla, Porky, Baby Patsy, two Buckwheats (one named "Buckwheat," the other named "Billie," and a Pete clone named "Spot"). The comics were drawn by Dudley Dexter Watkins. Dandy replaced the movie Gang with some characters of their own, possibly because the film cast kept changing.
Stymie and his Magic Wishbone (1938-1949) - While Dandy was doing a series on the then current Our Gang group, rival publishers AP's 'Radio Fun' ran a strip starring former Rascal Stymie Beard. The strip was drawn by Roy Wilson. It appeared in the Jingles comics for its final two year run.
Our Gang Comics (1942-1949) - Back in America, Walt Kelly and Dell Comics produced a series of Our Gang comics for MGM. Like Dandy, Kelly initially used the current Our Gang film kids - Spanky, Buckwheat, Mickey G., Janet, and Froggy. Happy (Mickey Laughlin's character) replaced Spanky after the first two issues. After MGM stopped making Our Gang shorts, Kelly was given permission to continue the comics series. Kelly gradually dropped characters from the original series and replaced them with some of his own. The last two Our Gang kids to be dropped were Buckwheat and Janet (by then renamed "Bucky" and Janey"), both of whom disappeared in 1947.
Curley (August 23, 1947) and Who Killed Doc Robbin (April 9, 1948) - Hal Roach's attempt at reviving Our Gang (as well as his Streamliners) shortly after the War. MGM did not allow Roach to use the name "Our Gang." The characters were more or less clones of the original group, rather than the very same characters. The cast included:
- Larry Olsen (Susan 'Cindy Brady' Olsen's older brother) as "Curley," the leader of the gang. Sort of a cross between Jackie Cooper and Spanky McFarland.
- Eileen Janssen as "Betty," the leading lady.
- Dale Belding as "Speck," the goofy sidekick. Sort of a cross between Alfalfa Switzer and Mickey Daniels.
- Gerald Perreau as "Dudley," a Waldo clone.
- Ardda Lynwood as "Ardda," Curley's younger sister and the obnoxious tag-a-long.
- Rene Beard (Stymie's youngest brother) and Eugene Holland as "Dis" and "Dat," two tag-a-long kids.
- Billy Gray as "Sandy," sort of a Scooter Lowry-type.
- Gene Holland as "Hank," the bully
- Frances Rafferty as "Miss Johnson," the Miss Crabtree.
Both films were shot in Cinecolor.
Little Rascals Comics (1956-1962) When the Rascals were sold to TV, Roach announced plans to co-produce a new Our Gang feature with Allied Artists. The plan was to hire new kids to play "Spanky," "Alfalfa," "Farina," and others. A film was never produced, but a new Dell Comics series was developed, possibly to coincide with the film. These comics featured Spanky, Alfalfa, Buckwheat, Farina, and (in the first entry) Pete the Pup. New characters included "Fatso" (a Joe Cobb/Chubby Chaney knock-off), schoolteacher "Miss Pretty," bully "Toughy McGurk," and "Billy," the kids' pet goat. A "Waldo" was also featured, though he appears to be based more on Wally Albright's rich kid character than Darwood Kaye's.
The Jack Benny Program - "The Story of My Gang" (October 30, 1962) - Darla Hood guest stars. Darla, Jack, and the cast do an Our Gang parody. Darla plays herself, Jack plays "Alfie" (Alfalfa), Don Wilson plays "Spunky" (Spanky), and Eddie "Rochester" Anderson plays "Oatmeal" (Buckwheat/Farina). A Pete look-a-like named "Spot" is also featured.
Little Rascals Color Specials A series of stop-motion animation shorts produced by King World. King World simply remade the original shorts with clay puppets, reusing the same audio from the films. It's believed the animation was done by a UK team - Bura & Hardwick. At least five shorts were produced, though some sources say as many as ten were made. The series was never commercially sold.
The Little Rascals TV series (shot in the summer of 1977) A series of unaired television pilots produced for ABC. Norman Lear is credited as producer, though he later claimed to have no involvement (despite his name being attached to the series). At least two pilots were shot - "Rascals" and "Souper Nuts." The cast included a then unknown Gary Coleman as "Stymie," Christopher Gardner as "Brisbane," David Hollander, Doug McKeon, and Patricia Patts. Matthew "Stymie" Beard made a guest appearance in one episode. The kid who played "Spanky" in the pilots occasionally comments on Our Gang YouTube videos. According to Lear, one proposed episode would have had the kids fighting off martians.
The Little Rascals' Christmas Special (December 3, 1979) - A half hour animated television special in which the kids try to raise money to buy Spanky's mother a coat. The late Darla Hood and Stymie Beard were in the cast, respectively playing Spanky's mother and a neighborhood butcher. Contrary to what some sources say, Darla did not play "Miss Crabtree." The rest of the cast included Philip Tanzini as "Spanky," Jimmy Gatherum as "Alfalfa," Al Fann as "Stymie," and siblings Randi and Robby Kiger as "Darla" and "Porky." Pete the Pup and a silent Butch also appeared.
The Little Rascals PSAs (ca. 1979) - The same animation house that was in charge of the Christmas special also made a series of thirty second public service announcements featuring the Rascals. Supposedly, about 156 were made.
Saturday Night Live (1981-1984) - Eddie Murphy impersonated Buckwheat regularly during his tenure as a cast member, including in an episode hosted by Robert Blake. He would sometimes be joined by fellow cast members impersonating Rascals (Mary Gross as Alfalfa, Joe Piscopo as Froggy, Julie Louis-Dreyfus as Darla, and on one occasion, guest host John Candy as Spanky).
The Little Rascals animated series (September 25, 1982-September 1, 1984) - Co-produced and animated by Hanna-Barbera. This Saturday morning cartoon aired on ABC, first as 1/3 of "The Pac-Man/Little Rascals/Richie Rich Show," and later as part of "The Monchhichis/Little Rascals/Richie Rich Show." The cast included Scott Menville as "Spanky," Julie McWhirter Dees as "Alfalfa," "Porky," and "Woim," Shavar Ross as "Buckwheat," Patty Maloney as "Darla," B.J. Ward as "Butch" and "Waldo," and Peter Cullen as "Pete the Pup."
Jell-O Gelatin Pops (1984) The Rascals starred in a series of 30 second commercials for this product. Among the kids in the cast was a then unknown Seth Green, who played "Alfalfa." "Spanky," "Buckwheat," "Darla," "Scotty," and "Pete" also appaeared.
The Little Rascals musical (October 7, 1987-December 20, 1987) - Also known as "Rascals," this off-Broadway musical briefly ran at the Goodspeed Opera House. The cast included such future stars as Dule Hill (as "Stymie") and Jenna Von Oy (as "Darla"). Other Rascals featured were "Spanky," "Alfalfa," "Buckwheat," "Scotty," "Waldo," and "Pete." The music was composed by Sesame Street's Joe Raposo.
In 1988, King World first announced their plans to make a Little Rascals feature. The Kings wanted to make four features, one of which would be titled "The Big Rascals," and would have followed slightly older versions of the Gang. I don't know exactly what the Kings meant by "slightly older." A new television series was also mentioned.
The New Our Gang (1988) - This short-lived series (likely produced by MGM) briefly aired on TBS. The cast included Lindsay Boyd, Christian Guzek, and Risa Schiffman.
The Little Rascals (August 5, 1994) - King World, Universal, and Amblin's big screen adaptation of the Rascals. The film uses elements from Our Gang shorts "Three Smart Guys," "Hearts Are Thumps," "Mail and Female," "Rushin' Ballet," and "Auto Antics," among others. The cast consisted of Travis Tedford as "Spanky," Bug Hall as "Alfalfa," Brittany Ashton Holmes as "Darla," Shavar Ross as "Buckwheat," Zachard Mabry as "Porky," Kevin Jamal Woods as "Stymie," Jordan Warkol and E.G. Dailey as "Froggy," Courtland Mead as "Uh-Huh," Sam Saletta and Blake Jeremy Collins as "Butch" and "Woim," Blake Ewing as "Waldo," Juliette Brewer and Heather Karasek as "Mary Ann" and "Jane," and Daryl Hannah as "Miss Crabtree." Pete the Pup and Elmer the Monkey were also featured. Members of the original Gang were reportedly upset that they were not asked to participate in the film.
In 1997, King World announced plans to make two sequels (filmed back-to-back and released a year apart from each other). The Kings hired a somewhat big name (I can't recall who offhand) to produce the films. One story idea (simply titled "The Little Rascals II") was pitched by Deborah Dean Davis. King World also planned on creating anew series that would "mix the live-action adventures of a new cast of kids with clips from the original classics."
The Simpsons - "Raidoactive Man" (September 24, 1995) - Moe Szyslak reveals he was one of the original Little Rascals (a tough kid named "Smelly"). Moe also reveals that he killed Alfalfa after getting mad at him for stealing his "bit." Spanky, Darla, Buckwheat, Stymie, Chubby, and Pete are also featured.
Family Guy Viewer Mail 1 (February 14, 2001) - The episode is split into three parts, each containing a different story. The final story, "Li'l Griffins" parodies the Rascals, with Peter Griffin, Lois Griffin, Glen Quagmire, Cleveland Brown, Mort Goldman, and Brian Griffin respectively filling in for Spanky, Darla, Alfalfa, Buckwheat, Waldo, and Pete the Pup.
The Little Rascals Save the Day (April 1, 2014) - A direct-to-video film based on Our Gang. Elements from "Helping Grandma," "Birthday Blues," "Mike Fright," "Came the Brawn," and "Free Wheeling" (among other shorts) were used. The cast consisted of Jet Jurgensmeyer as "Spanky," Drew Justice as "Alfalfa," Eden Wood as "Darla," Isaiah Fredericks as "Buckwheat," Camden Gray as "Porky," Connor Berry as "Stymie," Jenna Ortega as "Mary Ann," Grant Palmer as "Waldo," Chase Vacnin and Rio Mangini as "Butch" and "Woim," Valerie Azlynn as "Miss Crabtree," and Lex Medlin as "Kennedy the Cop." Pete the Pup was also featured.
And for those curious, films unrelated to Our Gang that featured mulitple Rascals (incomplete list):
Penrod (February 20, 1922) - Ernie Morrison, Jackie Condon, and Peggy Cartwright
Uncle Tom's Cabin (September 2, 1928) - Eugene Jackson, Matthew Beard, and Lassie Lou Ahern
Hearts in Dixie (May 1929) - Eugene Jackson, Dorothy Morrison (Ernie's sister), and Matthew Beard
Skippy (April 25, 1931) - Jackie Cooper and Donald Haines
Mickey McGuire comedy (ca. 1931) - Title unknown. Chubby Chaney and (most likely) Donald Haines
When a Fellow Needs a Friend (April 30, 1932) - Jackie and Donald Haines
The Hollywood Handicap (August 10, 1932) - Dickie Moore and Mary Kornman.
This Side of Heaven (February 2, 1934) - Dickie Moore and Mickey Daniels
Roaring Roads (April 13, 1935) - Mary Kornman and Mickey Daniels costar in this film, an entry in a series for Boy Friends costar Dave Sharpe (who also wrote the story)
Adventurous Knights (June 7, 1935) - Yet another entry in the Sharpe series that features Mickey and Mary
Queen of the Jungle (July 7, 1935) - Mary Kornman and occasional Our Ganger Dickie Jones
O'Shaughnessy's Boy (September 27, 1935) - Jackie Cooper and Spanky McFarland (Spanky plays the younger version of Jackie's character)
So Red the Rose (December 20, 1935) - Dickie Moore and Johnny Downs
Too Many Parents (March 20, 1936) - Carl & Harold Switzer, Sherwood Bailey, Jerry Tucker
The Lonely Trail (May 25, 1936) - Eugene Jackson and Bobby Young
Hearts in Bondage (May 26, 1936) - Eugene Jackson and Bobby Young
Ellis Island (November 5, 1936) - Alfalfa Switzer and Jerry Tucker
Penrod and Sam (February 28, 1937) - Philip Hurlic, Stymie Beard, Georgie Billings, Jerry Tucker
Blonde Trouble (August 6, 1937) - Johnny Downs and Eugene Jackson
Penrod and His Twin Brother (February 26, 1938) - Philip Hurlic and Jerry Tucker
Penrod's Double Trouble (July 23, 1938) - Philip Hurlic and Jerry Tucker
That Certain Age (October 7, 1938) - Jackie Cooper and Mary Kornman
Peck's Bad Boy with the Circus (December 2, 1938) - Spanky McFarland and Leonard Kibrick
Kentucky (December 30, 1938) - Stymie Beard and Eugene Jackson
Zenobia (April 21, 1939) - Mary Kornman and occasional Our Ganger Philip Hurlic
The Blue Bird (January 15, 1940) - Scotty Beckett and Dickie Moore
Seventeen (March 1, 1940) - Jackie Cooper, Donald Haines, and Eugene Jackson
I Can't Give You Anything But Love, Baby (May 1940) - Johnny Downs and Ernie Morrison
East Side Kids films (July 15, 1940-October 24, 1941) - Sunshine Sammy Morrison and Donald Haines appeared together in six of these films. Haines was also in the pilot film. Morrison continued in the series for another two years after Haines' departure.
I Love You Again (August 9, 1940) - Alfalfa Switzer and Mickey Gubitosi
Barnyard Follies (October 6, 1940) - Alfalfa Switzer, Darwood Kaye, and Shirley Coates
A Little Bit of Heaven (October 11, 1940) - Tommy Bond and Mickey Daniels
Melody and Moonlight (October 11, 1940) - Johnny Downs and Eugene Jackson
Golden Hoofs (February 14, 1941) - Philip Hurlic and Eugene Jackson
Reg'lar Fellers (September 5, 1941) - Alfalfa Switzer and Henry Lee
Mokey (April 1942) - Robert Blake, Buckwheat Thomas, Shirley Coates, Vincent Graeff, and Cordell Hickman
Henry and Dizzy (June 5, 1942) - Alfalfa Switzer and Shirley Coates
Gallant Lady (January 5, 1943) - Dickie Moore and Scotty Beckett (who plays the younger version of Dickie's character)
The Human Comedy (February 14, 1944) - Alfalfa Switzer and Darwood Kaye
Colorado Pioneers (November 14, 1945) - Robert Blake and Buckwheat Thomas
Dangerous Years (December 7, 1947) - Scotty Beckett and Dickie Moore
Big Town Scandal (May 27, 1948) - Alfalfa Switzer and Tommy Bond
The High and the Mighty (July 3, 1954) - Alfalfa Switzer and Scotty Beckett
