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Every Man for Himself (1924 film)

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'Every Man For Himself' is a 1924 short silent comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan. It was the 31st 'Our Gang' short subject released.

Plot



The Gang is running a combination boxing club and (wireless) shoeshine business. After the boxing gloves owner takes his gloves home, the gym rent is due, and with some customer service mistakes in the shoeshine 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.

The identical twin brothers "Scrappy" and "Sissy" then 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.

Cast



The Gang

* Joe Cobb Joe

* Jackie Condon Jackie

* Allen Hoskins Farina

* Andy Samuel Andy

* Mickey Daniels Mickey

* Mary Kornman Mary

* Sonny Loy Sing Joy

* Pal the Dog Himself

Additional cast

* Charles and Ray DeBriac Scrappy and Sissy

* Monty O'Grady Monty

* Gabe Saienz Toughey

* George B. French inebriated shoeshine customer

* Dick Gilbert man whose shoes get sprayed

* William Gillespie pedestrian

* Helen Gilmore pedestrian

* Clara Guiol bookworm

* Earl Mohan friend of boxer

* Rolfe Sedan man seated at shoeshine stand

* Martha Sleeper lady with rings around eyes

References




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