Every Man for Himself (1924 film)
| Every Man For Himself | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Robert F. McGowan |
| Produced by | Hal Roach |
| Written by |
Frank Capra Hal Roach H. M. Walker |
| Starring | Our Gang |
| Distributed by | Pathé Exchange |
Release dates |
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Running time | 20 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language |
Silent English intertitles |
Every Man For Himself is a 1924 short silent comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan.[1][2] It was the 31st Our Gang short subject released.
Plot
The Gang is running a combination boxing club and (wireless) shoe-shine business. After the boxing gloves owner takes his gloves home, the gym rent is due, and with some customer service mistakes in the shoe-shine stand, the gang needs to raise money. They drum up business by spraying paint on men's shoes and cleaning them until a policeman catches them. One of the marks proves to be Jimbo Johnson, the 'price' fighter, who bails the gang out.
Next, identical twin brothers "Scrappy" and "Sissy" move into the neighborhood. Mickey tries to establish the social pecking order by fighting, but the boys keep switching places and confuse Mickey and the gang.
Notes
Farina seems to be depicted as a little boy in this film, rather than a little girl.
The paint-on-the-shoes gag is a repeat from the 1923 Our Gang short A Pleasant Journey.
Cast
The Gang
- Joe Cobb as Joe Cobb
- Jackie Condon as Jackie Condon
- Allen Hoskins as Farina
- Andy Samuel as Andy Samuel
- Mickey Daniels as Mickey
- Mary Kornman as Mary
- George 'Sonny Boy' Warde as Sing Joy
- Unknown actor – Powder-Puff
- Pal the Dog as Himself
Additional cast
- Charles and Ray DeBriac as Scrappy and Sissy
- Monty O'Grady as Monty O'Grady
- Gabe Saienz as Gabe 'Toughy' Saienz
- George B. French as Drunken shoeshine customer
- Dick Gilbert – Man whose shoes get sprayed
- William Gillespie as Pedestrian
- Helen Gilmore as Pedestrian
- Clara Guiol as Bookworm
- Earl Mohan – Friend of boxer
- Rolfe Sedan – Man seated at shoeshine stand
- Martha Sleeper – Lady with rings around her eyes
See also
References
- ↑ "Silent Era: Every Man For Himself". silentera. Retrieved 2008-09-13.
- ↑ Canby, Vincent. "New York Times: Every Man For Himself". NY Times. Retrieved 2008-09-13.