Cousin Wilbur
| Cousin Wilbur | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | George Sidney |
| Produced by | Jack Chertok for MGM |
| Written by |
Hal Law Robert A. McGowan |
| Cinematography | Jackson Rose |
| Edited by | Roy Brickner |
| Distributed by | MGM |
Release dates |
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Running time | 10' 24" |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Cousin Wilbur is a 1939 Our Gang short comedy film directed by George Sidney. It was the 179th Our Gang short (180th episode, 91st talking short, 92nd talking episode, and 11th MGM produced episode) that was released.
Plot
Against his will, Alfalfa invites his sissified Cousin Wilbur (Our Gang alumni Scotty Beckett) to join the All 4 One Club. The enterprising Wilbur immediately increases the membership by offering cash compensation (usually a penny or two) for every black eye and busted nose administered by Butch and Woim. When the two tough guys try to muscle in on the club, Wilbur surprises everyone by proving himself to be the best bare-knuckle fighter on the block.[1]
Notes
This episode marked the return of Scotty Beckett, who was Spanky's sidekick from 1934 to 1935. Alfalfa, who joined the gang several months before Scotty left, replaced him at the end of that year. Scotty now returned as Alfalfa's nerdy cousin, replete the horn-rimmed glasses.
Cast
The Gang
- Scotty Beckett as Cousin Wilbur
- Eugene Lee as Porky
- Darla Hood as Darla
- George McFarland as Spanky
- Carl Switzer as Alfalfa
- Billie Thomas as Buckwheat
Additional cast
- Tommy Bond as Butch
- Sidney Kibrick as Woim
- Leonard Landy as Leonard
- Gary Jasgur as Slapsie
- Joe Geil as Kid with a black eye
- Philip Hurlic as Buckwheat's friend
- Mary Currier as Alfalfa's mother
- Freddie Chapman as Club member
- Payne Johnson as Club member
- Darwood Kaye as Club member
- Joe Levine as Club member
- Tommy McFarland as Club member
- Harold Switzer as Club member
See also
References
- ↑ "New York Times: Cousin-Wilbur". NY Times. Retrieved 2008-10-08.