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A Lad An' A Lamp
''A Lad an' a Lamp'' is a 1932 ''Our Gang'' short comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan. It was the 119th (32nd talking episode) ''Our Gang'' short that was released. The film has been criticized as containing racist humor. Plot Fascinated by the story of Aladdin and his magic lamp, the gang gather together with several gasoline and kerosene lamps and lanterns and a few electric lamps hoping that by rubbing them vigorously, a genie will appear. Thanks to a series of coincidences—not least of which involves a friendly stage magician—the kids become convinced that they have succeeded in invoking Aladdin. But their excitement turns to dismay when Stymie believes Spanky has transformed his kid brother Cotton into a monkey (chimpanzee). Cast The Gang * Matthew Beard as Stymie * Dorothy DeBorba as Dorothy * Bobby Hutchins as Wheezer * George McFarland as Spanky * Dickie Moore as Dick * Bobbie Beard as Cotton * Georgie Billings as Georgie * Dickie Jackson as Dickie * John ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert F
The name Robert is an ancient Germanic given name, from Proto-Germanic "fame" and "bright" (''Hrōþiberhtaz''). Compare Old Dutch ''Robrecht'' and Old High German ''Hrodebert'' (a compound of '' Hruod'' ( non, Hróðr) "fame, glory, honour, praise, renown" and '' berht'' "bright, light, shining"). It is the second most frequently used given name of ancient Germanic origin. It is also in use as a surname. Another commonly used form of the name is Rupert. After becoming widely used in Continental Europe it entered England in its Old French form ''Robert'', where an Old English cognate form (''Hrēodbēorht'', ''Hrodberht'', ''Hrēodbēorð'', ''Hrœdbœrð'', ''Hrœdberð'', ''Hrōðberχtŕ'') had existed before the Norman Conquest. The feminine version is Roberta. The Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish form is Roberto. Robert is also a common name in many Germanic languages, including English, German, Dutch, Norwegian, Swedish, Scots, Danish, and Icelandic. It c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Collum
John K. Collum (June 29, 1926 — August 28, 1962) was an American child actor. He appeared in many ''Our Gang'' films of the 1930s as the character Uh-Huh. Career Born in Chicago, Illinois, Collum was the son of Hal Roach's casting director, Joseph Collum. He first appeared in the 1932 short, ''A Lad an' a Lamp''. He was never a regular cast member and portrayed a character named Uh-Huh. Uh-Huh answered most of his questions with a drawn-out "Uh-huuuuuh". After 1933, Collum was used as an extra whenever a large group children was needed. He appeared in many films from 1934 to 1938. His final appearance in the Our Gang series is in the 1938 short ''Three Men in a Tub''. Death Two months past his 36th birthday, Collum died of a heart attack in Los Angeles. He is interred in the Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery in North Hollywood. He was married to Lois Rae Collum, and was the father of James, Sharon and John Collum. Our Gang Filmography *''A Lad 'an a Lamp'' (1932) *''Fish Ho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The New York Times
''The New York Times'' (''the Times'', ''NYT'', or the Gray Lady) is a daily newspaper based in New York City with a worldwide readership reported in 2020 to comprise a declining 840,000 paid print subscribers, and a growing 6 million paid digital subscribers. It also is a producer of popular podcasts such as '' The Daily''. Founded in 1851 by Henry Jarvis Raymond and George Jones, it was initially published by Raymond, Jones & Company. The ''Times'' has won 132 Pulitzer Prizes, the most of any newspaper, and has long been regarded as a national " newspaper of record". For print it is ranked 18th in the world by circulation and 3rd in the U.S. The paper is owned by the New York Times Company, which is publicly traded. It has been governed by the Sulzberger family since 1896, through a dual-class share structure after its shares became publicly traded. A. G. Sulzberger, the paper's publisher and the company's chairman, is the fifth generation of the family to head the pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Birthday Blues
''Birthday Blues'' is a 1932 ''Our Gang'' short comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan. It was the 118th (31st talking episode) ''Our Gang'' short that was released. Plot When their pennypinching father refuses to buy a birthday gift for their long-suffering mother, brothers Dickie and Spanky decide to purchase a gift for Mom on their own. Unfortunately, the "late 1922 model" dress they have selected is beyond their price range (a daunting $1.98); thus, acting upon the advice of Stymie, Dickie and Spanky decide to bake a cake with hidden prizes, then auction off the cake at ten cents a slice. The party turns out to be a mess and Spanky's and Dickie's father returns to find it. He throws the gang and other kids out of the house and then gives Dickie a severe spanking. When Dad finds out that Dickie is using the money to buy Mom a dress, he abruptly changes his attitude. However, Dad feels the dress that Dickie bought is too fancy for Mom to wear to church on Sunday morning, b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Free Wheeling
''Free Wheeling'' is a 1932 '' Our Gang'' short comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan. It was the 117th (29th talking episode) ''Our Gang'' short that was released. Plot Confined to a neck brace, poor little rich boy Dickie would like to play with the neighborhood kids, but his overprotective mother will not let him. On the sly, however, Dickie sneaks out of his bedroom in search of adventure in the company of his best pal, Stymie. Purchasing a ride on the donkey-driven "taxicab" piloted by Breezy Brisbane, the boys, along with hitchhikers Spanky and Jacquie Lyn, experience enough thrills and excitement to last a lifetime when the taxi begins rolling down a steep hill minus brakes. Cast The Gang * Dickie Moore as Dickie * Matthew Beard as Stymie * Dorothy DeBorba as Dorothy * Kendall McComas as Breezy Brisbane * George McFarland as Spanky * Jacquie Lyn as Jacquie * Douglas Greer as Douglas Additional cast * Bobby Mallon as Kid who gets paddled by the gang * Johnnie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hook And Ladder (1932 Film)
''Hook and Ladder'' is a 1932 ''Our Gang'' short comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan. It was the 116th (28th talking episode) ''Our Gang'' short that was released. Synopsis Answering the Fire Chief's request for volunteers, the Our Gang kids form their own firefighting squadron, replete with ersatz uniforms, a fire pole, a dog-and-cat-powered alarm, and a jerry-built fire engine that must be seen to be believed. After a few false alarms and delays, the kids are afforded the opportunity to put out a real fire, which they do with the expertise of veteran smoke-eaters. Cast The Gang *Sherwood Bailey as Spud * Matthew Beard as Stymie * Dorothy DeBorba as Dorothy *Kendall McComas as Breezy *George McFarland as Spanky * Dickie Moore as Dickie *Buddy McDonald as Speck *Harold Wertz as Bouncy * Pete the Pup as Himself * Laughing Gravy as Dog in Dickie's car Additional cast * Gene Morgan as Fireman * Don Sandstrom as Fire hazard bit Notes and critique ''Hook and Ladder'' is a re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Mason (actor)
James Pier Mason (February 3, 1889 – November 7, 1959) was an American actor. He appeared in more than 170 films between 1914 and 1952, often as a villain or henchman in Westerns, and was sometimes credited as Jim Mason. A memorable performance was in 1920's '' The Penalty'' as the drug-addicted criminal who shoots Lon Chaney Leonidas Frank "Lon" Chaney (April 1, 1883 – August 26, 1930) was an American actor. He is regarded as one of the most versatile and powerful actors of cinema, renowned for his characterizations of tortured, often grotesque and affli ...'s character Blizzard in the final moments of the film. Biography He was born in Paris, France, on February 3, 1889 to James Kent Mason and Katie Evelyn Pier. His parents were from Manhattan, New York City and returned to the United States after his birth. Mason died in Hollywood, California, from a myocardial infarction, heart attack on November 7, 1959. Selected filmography References Externa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jiggs The Chimpanzee
Jiggs (''c.'' 1929 – February 28, 1938) was a male chimpanzee and animal actor who originated the character of Cheeta in the 1930s Hollywood Tarzan movies. He was owned and trained by Tony and Jacqueline Gentry.Kingsley, Grace. "Hobnobbing in Hollywood," in the ''Los Angeles Times'', November 21, 1933, page 11."Chimpanzee Actor Dies; Funeral Planned for Today," in the ''Los Angeles Times'', March 2, 1938, page A3."Famous Chimpanzee, Jiggs, Dies on Coast," in ''The Atlanta Constitution'', March 2, 1938, page 2."Owner Sues for 'Jigg's' Death," in ''The New York Times'', April 15, 1938, page 22."Alas, poor Jiggs !" in ''The Brooklyn Daily Eagle'', March 6, 1938, page 4. Early life In a likely apocryphal account Jiggs was said to have been brought over from Africa by Gary Cooper, who sold him because the animal occasionally went berserk.Fidler, Jimmie. "Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood," in ''The Washington Post'', October 25, 1936, page AA2. More reliably, Jacqueline Gentry claimed to h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lillian Rich
Lillian Rose Rich Woodland, more commonly known as Lillian Rich (1 January 1900 – 5 January 1954) was an English-born actress of the silent era. She appeared in more than 60 films between 1919 and 1940. Biography Rich was born in Herne Hill, London, on 1 January 1900. In 1919, she married a young Canadian fighter pilot named Lionel Edward "Leo" Nicholson, and accompanied him back to his hometown of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Rich's new father-in-law decided that she had a future in Hollywood, and he gave her $1000 of his own savings to fund her acting career. After making her film debut in ''The Day She Paid'' (1919), Rich quickly became highly sought, appearing in 18 films between 1920 and 1922. In 1923, Rich lost her financial support when her father-in-law became ill and died, and she did not produce any films until the following year. She soon divorced her husband, and Rich regained her stride in 1924, appearing in six new films, with roles in eight more in 1925. She gaine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James C
James is a common English language surname and given name: *James (name), the typically masculine first name James * James (surname), various people with the last name James James or James City may also refer to: People * King James (other), various kings named James * Saint James (other) * James (musician) * James, brother of Jesus James the Just, or a variation of James, brother of the Lord ( la, Iacobus from he, יעקב, and grc-gre, Ἰάκωβος, , can also be Anglicized as " Jacob"), was "a brother of Jesus", according to the New Testament. He was an early le ... Places Canada * James Bay, a large body of water * James, Ontario United Kingdom * James College, York, James College, a college of the University of York United States * James, Georgia, an unincorporated community * James, Iowa, an unincorporated community * James City, North Carolina * James City County, Virginia ** James City (Virginia Company) ** James City Shire * James City, Pe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Hill (actor)
Jack Hill (September 12, 1887 – November 22, 1963) was an American actor, who appeared in scores of Laurel & Hardy comedies. Selected filmography * ''A Quiet Street'' (1922, Short) - Red Mike (uncredited) * ''Back Stage'' (1923, Short) - Audience member * ''Dogs of War'' (1923, Short) - Officer * ''Stage Fright'' (1923, Short) - Audience member * ''The Fighting Demon'' (1925) - Professor * ''Good Cheer'' (1926, Short) - Pedestrian * '' 45 Minutes from Hollywood'' (1926, Short) - Hotel Guest (uncredited) * '' The Glorious Fourth'' (1927, Short) - Man with monocle * ''Sugar Daddies'' (1927, Short) - Hotel Extra #1 * ''Putting Pants on Philip'' (1927, Short) * ''The Battle of the Century'' (1927, Short) - Ringside Spectator (uncredited) * ''Playin' Hookey'' (1928, Short) - Keystone-ish cop * ''Leave 'Em Laughing'' (1928, Short) - Irate Motorist (uncredited) * ''Speedy'' (1928) - Minor Role (uncredited) * ''Their Purple Moment'' (1928, Short) - Doorman / Pink Pub Patron (uncred ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dick Gilbert
Dick Gilbert (July 12, 1889 – May 6, 1960), was an American actor mainly associated with the Hal Roach Studios, where he appeared in numerous Our Gang and Laurel and Hardy comedies. He appeared in 52 films between 1922 and 1952 A former boxer, Gilbert was born in Knox County, Kentucky, United States and died in Goldfield, Nevada, age 70. Partial filmography * ''Near Dublin'' (1924) * '' The White Sheep'' (1924) * ''The Man from the West'' (1926) * ''The Battle of the Century'' (1927) * '' Blotto'' (1930) * ''Beau Hunks'' (1931) * ''Pardon Us'' (1931) * '' Any Old Port'' (1932) * ''The Fixer Uppers'' (1935) * ''Our Relations'' (1936) * ''Chad Hanna ''Chad Hanna'' is a 1940 American drama romance film directed by Henry King, and was adapted from a bestseller of sorts that was published that same year. The novel was written by Walter Dumaux Edmonds (after it had first been published in seri ...'' (1940) External links * 1889 births 1960 deaths Male actors from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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