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Fast Company (1924 film)
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Wikipedia article
'Fast Company' is a 1924 short silent comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan. It was the 32nd 'Our Gang' short subject released.
Plot
Mickey trades places with a little rich boy, who is staying at a ritzy hotel. Mayhem ensues when the gang invades the hotel to look for Mickey and discover the snooty society ladies, a mischievous monkey, and a fireworks salesman. Later, the gang dress up as cannibals and organize a mock-tribal ritual.
Production notes
Regular 'Our Gang' director Robert F. McGowan was injured in a fall after a camera platform collapsed, rendering him unable to work for several months. Director Charles Parrott stepped in for the ailing McGowan but was called away to New York City to address corporate matters and the unfinished film was shelved indefinitely. McGowan eventually resurrected production and completed the film nearly a year later. This resulted in appearances from 'Our Gang' members Ernie Morrison and Jack Davis who had already left the series but returned to complete 'Fast Company'.Maltin, Leonard and Bann, Richard W. (1977, rev. 1992). 'The Little Rascals: The Life and Times of Our Gang', pp. 23-24. New York: Crown Publishing/Three Rivers Press.
When the silent Path 'Our Gang' comedies were syndicated for television as "The Mischief Makers" in 1960, 'Fast Company' was retitled 'The Big Switch'.
Cast
The Gang
* Joe Cobb Joe* Jackie Condon Jackie McChicken
* Mickey Daniels Mickey
* Allen Hoskins Farina
* Jack Davis Jack McChicken
* Mary Kornman Mary
* Ernie Morrison Ernie
* Dinah the Mule
Additional cast
* Lassie Lou Ahern Mary's sister* Hal Roach Jr. boy teasing Farina
* Walter Wilkinson Rondamere Von Swell
* Charles A. Bachman police officer
* Helen Gilmore Traveler's Aid Society woman
* Charlie Hall bellboy
* Del Henderson hotel guest
* Lyle Tayo hotel guest
* Charley Young man falling out of window
References
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