School Begins (1928)
One of a handful of currently unavailable Hal Roach/MGM “Our Gang” silent films, School Begins was a series of gags built around the unenviable ritual of returning to school during the first week of September. School begins and some gang members are forging notes from their mother wanting out. Then too-young Wheezer parades by the school with escaped circus seals following him, causing a disturbance.
Director: Robert A. McGowan
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: September 16, 1928
Cast
- Joe Cobb - Joe
- Jean Darling - Jean
- Allen 'Farina' Hoskins - Farina
- Bobby 'Wheezer' Hutchins - Wheezer
- Mary Ann Jackson - Mary Ann
- Harry Spear - Harry
- Jimmy Farren - Kid Sitting Behind Harry
- Billy Schuler - Kid
- May Wallace - Harry's mother
- The Wonder Dog Pal - Petie
Screenplay
- Robert A. McGowan (Story)
Cinematography: Art Lloyd
Editing: Richard C. Currier
Production: Hal Roach Studios
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
silent film, short film
More Films by Director: Robert A. McGowan
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is School Begins about?
- One of a handful of currently unavailable Hal Roach/MGM “Our Gang” silent films, School Begins was a series of gags built around the unenviable ritual of returning to school during the first week of September. School begins and some gang members are forging notes from their mother wanting out. Then too-young Wheezer parades by the school with escaped circus seals following him, causing a disturbance.
- Who directed School Begins?
- School Begins was directed by Robert A. McGowan.
- Who stars in School Begins?
- School Begins stars Joe Cobb, Jean Darling, Allen 'Farina' Hoskins, Bobby 'Wheezer' Hutchins, Mary Ann Jackson, Harry Spear.
- How long is School Begins?
- School Begins has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is School Begins?
- School Begins is a Comedy film.
- Where was School Begins produced?
- School Begins was produced in United States of America.