Farm Hands is a 1943 Our Gang short comedy film directed by Herbert Glazer. It was the 215th Our Gang short to be released.[1]
| Farm Hands | |
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| Directed by | Herbert Glazer |
| Written by | Hal Law Robert A. McGowan |
| Produced by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
| Starring | Bobby Blake Billy Laughlin Billie Thomas Mickey Laughlin Murray Alper |
| Cinematography | Jackson Rose |
| Edited by | Leon Borgeau |
| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
Release date |
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Running time | 10:26 |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
editMoving out of their standard small-town surroundings, the gang visits the farm owned by Mickey's uncle where the youngsters attempt to milk a cow by placing two bottles under the udders and hoping that nature takes its course. The gang also feeds Mexican jumping beans to the chickens, are chased by an ornery mule, and end up stuck in a hay-baling machine.
Cast
editThe Gang
edit- Bobby Blake as Mickey
- Billy Laughlin as Froggy
- Billie Thomas as Buckwheat
- Mickey Laughlin as Happy
Additional cast
edit- Murray Alper as Bill, Mickey's father
Reception
editThis film was criticized by The New York Times, riddled with misfired directing and unconvincing performers. If the film had some of the past gangers like Spanky, Alfalfa, Stymie and Wheezer, it may have been a better film.[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Maltin, Leonard; Bann, Richard W. (1977). Our Gang: The Life and Times of the Little Rascals. Crown Publishers. pp. 253–254. ISBN 978-0-517-52675-0. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
- ^ Hal Erickson (2007). "New York Times: Farm-Hands". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Archived from the original on November 20, 2007. Retrieved October 8, 2008.
External links
edit- Farm Hands at IMDb
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