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Derby Day (1923 film)

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Wikipedia article




'Derby Day' is a 1923 short silent comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan. It was the 19th 'Our Gang' short subject released.

Plot



As the gang are selling lemonade across the street from the racetrack, they meet up with Mary, whose rich father owns one of the horses. She gets them into the track, and they are sufficiently impressed to start up their own junior version.

Critical reception



Upon its original 1923 release, 'Derby Day' was well received by critics. 'Motion Picture News' reviewer Roger Ferri commented, "Hal Roach's company of clever juvenile comedians makes Zev, Morich, and Man o' War look like 'also rans' in 'Derby Day', about the funniest thing this mob has done for cinematographic entertainment. With the air topped with turf gossip this travesty on horse racing comes at an opportune time. . . . For originality, 'Derby Day' can't be beatyou can't touch it. It's in a class by itself. . . . [A] description of the theme does the comedy no justiceit's got to be seen, and once your audience see it they won't forget it."Maltin, Leonard and Bann, Richard W. (1977, rev. 1992). 'The Little Rascals: The Life and Times of Our Gang', pp. 27-28. New York: Crown Publishing/Three Rivers Press.

Production notes



When the television rights for the original silent Path 'Our Gang' comedies were sold to National Telepix and other distributors, several episodes were retitled. This film was released into television syndication as "Mischief Makers" in 1960 under the title 'Little Jockeys'. Two-thirds of the original film was included. 'Derby Day' was the last 'Our Gang'comedy for Jack Davis.

The Film Detective streaming site has a different title card, which is indicating the title of the film as 'Derby Days'.

Cast



The Gang

* Joe Cobb Joe

* Jackie Condon Jackie

* Mickey Daniels Mickey

* Jack Davis Jack

* Allen Hoskins Farina

* Mary Kornman Mary

* Ernest Morrison Sunshine Sammy

* Sonny Loy Sing Joy

* Dinah the Mule Herself

Additional cast

* Charles A. Bachman police officer

* Richard Daniels trainer

* William Gillespie Mary's father

* Wallace Howe gate attendant

References




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