Bring Home the Turkey (1927)

Bring Home the Turkey (1927) poster

Habitually mistreated at the deceptively named Happyland Home Orphanage, the Our Gang kids find a loyal and kindhearted friend in the form of a black grownup named Uncle Tom. Alas, Tom's own children -- including real-life siblings Allen "Farina" Hoskins and Jannie "Mango" Hoskins -- are carted off to Happyland by the cold-hearted county officials. Farina, Mango, and the other kids escape the cruel orphanage in the dead of night, while Uncle Tom, preparing for their return, "borrows" food, clothes, and furnishings from various merchants.

Director: Robert A. McGowan
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 20 min
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Production: Hal Roach Studios
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

silent film

More Films by Director: Robert A. McGowan
More Films in Genre: Comedy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bring Home the Turkey about?
Habitually mistreated at the deceptively named Happyland Home Orphanage, the Our Gang kids find a loyal and kindhearted friend in the form of a black grownup named Uncle Tom. Alas, Tom's own children -- including real-life siblings Allen "Farina" Hoskins and Jannie "Mango" Hoskins -- are carted off to Happyland by the cold-hearted county officials. Farina, Mango, and the other kids escape the cruel orphanage in the dead of night, while Uncle Tom, preparing for their return, "borrows" food, clothes, and furnishings from various merchants.
Who directed Bring Home the Turkey?
Bring Home the Turkey was directed by Robert A. McGowan.
Who stars in Bring Home the Turkey?
Bring Home the Turkey stars Joe Cobb, Jackie Condon, Johnny Downs, Allen 'Farina' Hoskins, Jannie Hoskins, Mildred Kornman.
How long is Bring Home the Turkey?
Bring Home the Turkey has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
What genre is Bring Home the Turkey?
Bring Home the Turkey is a Comedy film.
Where was Bring Home the Turkey produced?
Bring Home the Turkey was produced in United States of America.