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directed by Herbert Glazer. It was the 216th ''Our Gang'' short (217th episode, 128th talking short, 129th talking episode, and 48th MGM produced episode) that was released.

Synopsis

The janitor of the Greenpoint department store is murdered during a robbery, while Mickey, Froggy, Buckwheat, and Janet witness the crime. The thieves take the boys hostage, but Janet escapes and heads for the police. Alas, no grownup will believe her story, so Janet enlists the aid of the other gang members to rescue the boys and capture the crooks.

Production notes

This is the last ''Our Gang'' episode directed by Herbert Glazer, who disappeared into obscurity after that. Edward Cahn returns for the next episode, ''

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''. This was the third MGM ''Our Gang'' short to lose money during its initial release, losing approximately $900 after print and advertising expenses were factored into the budget.Maltin, Leonard and Bann, Richard W. (1977, rev. 1992). ‘'The Little Rascals: The Life & Times of Our Gang'’, p. 223, New York: Crown Publishing/Three Rivers Press.

Cast

The Gang

* Janet Burston as Janet *

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as Mickey *

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as Froggy *

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as Buckwheat

Additional cast

* Robert Ferrero as Paper boy * Mark Daniels as Photographer * Robert Emmet O'Connor as Sgt. O'Toole * Dick Rich as Pete * Norman Willis as Joe

References

External links

* 1943 films American black-and-white films Films directed by Herbert Glazer Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer short films 1943 comedy films Our Gang films 1943 short films 1940s American films {{short-comedy-film-stub