Spook–Spoofing
1928 film
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Spook–Spoofing is a 1928 Our Gang short silent comedy film, the 70th in the series, directed by Robert F. McGowan.[2][3]
Anthony Mack
Hal Roach
Jackie Condon
Allen Hoskins
Bobby Hutchins
Mildred Kornman
Jay R. Smith
Harry Spear
Bobby Dean
Johnny Aber
Pete the Pup
Charles A. Bachman
Charles Lloyd
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| Directed by | Robert F. McGowan |
| Written by | Reed Heustis Anthony Mack |
| Produced by | Robert F. McGowan Hal Roach |
| Starring | Joe Cobb Jackie Condon Allen Hoskins Bobby Hutchins Mildred Kornman Jay R. Smith Harry Spear Bobby Dean Johnny Aber Pete the Pup Charles A. Bachman Charles Lloyd |
| Cinematography | Art Lloyd |
| Edited by | Richard C. Currier |
| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
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Running time | 31:22[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Languages | Silent English intertitles |
Plot
The gang mercilessly taunt and bully superstitious Farina, who retaliates with a magic charm on Harry, who plays dead, and the gang encourage Farina to bury the “corpse”.
Production
At more than 31 minutes in length, Spook-Spoofing is the longest silent Our Gang short produced. It was initially included in the Little Rascals television package but was later withdrawn for perceived racial insensitivities.
Spook-Spoofing is Bobby Dean's only one Our Gang film. He was originally chosen as a replacement for Joe Cobb after Joe outgrew his role, but Dean died in 1929.
Jean Darling does not appear in this film but is featured in promotional photos.
Cast
The Gang
- Joe Cobb as Joe
- Jackie Condon as Jackie
- Allen Hoskins as Farina
- Bobby Hutchins as Wheezer
- Mildred Kornman as Mildred
- Jay R. Smith as Jay, the Undertaker's son
- Harry Spear as Harry
- Bobby Dean as Other fat boy
- Pete the Pup as himself
Additional cast
- Johnny Aber as First boy running
- Charles A. Bachman as Policeman
- Charles Lloyd as Vendor selling the eclipse glasses
