A Tough Winter
| A Tough Winter | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | Robert F. McGowan |
| Produced by |
Robert F. McGowan Hal Roach |
| Written by |
Robert A. McGowan H. M. Walker |
| Starring |
Allen Hoskins Mary Ann Jackson Bobby Hutchins Jackie Cooper Norman Chaney Pete the Pup |
| Music by |
Ray Henderson Marvin Hatley |
| Cinematography | Art Lloyd |
| Edited by | Richard C. Currier |
| Distributed by | MGM |
Release dates |
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Running time | 20' 22" |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
A Tough Winter is a 1930 Our Gang short comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan.[1] It was the 99th (11th talking) Our Gang short that was released.
Plot
More a vehicle for comedian Stepin Fetchit, the gang go to Wheezer's and Mary Ann's house to have a taffy pull. But they get the ingredients mixed up and make a huge mess. They attempt to clean up and ask Stepin to help, but he crosses wires, plumbing and gas lines. As a result, light bulbs pop, water sprays from gas heaters, a phone acts as a vacuum cleaner and music plays from the icebox.
Production notes
The first Pete the Pup was poisoned by an unknown assailant after this film. Because of perceived racism toward African Americans, A Tough Winter was eliminated from the syndicated Little Rascals television package in 1971.
Cast
The Gang
- Norman Chaney as Chubby
- Jackie Cooper as Jackie
- Allen Hoskins as Farina
- Bobby Hutchins as Wheezer
- Mary Ann Jackson as Mary Ann
- Beverly Parrish as Girl with Mary Ann
- Warner Weidler as Our Gang member
- Wolfgang Weidler as Our Gang member
- Pete the Pup as Himself
- Dinah the Mule as Herself
- Tommy Atkins as Toddler (unconfirmed)
Additional cast
- Stepin Fetchit as Stepin
- Lyle Tayo as Miss Radio
See also
References
- ↑ McKinley, Jesse. "New York Times: A Tough Winter". NY Times. Retrieved 2008-09-19.