Cousin Wilbur
| Cousin Wilbur | |
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| Directed by | George Sidney |
| Written by | Hal Law Robert A. McGowan |
| Produced by | Jack Chertok for MGM |
| Starring | Carl Switzer George McFarland Darla Hood Scotty Beckett Billie Thomas Eugene Lee Tommy Bond Sidney Kibrick |
| Cinematography | Jackson Rose |
| Edited by | Roy Brickner |
| Distributed by | MGM |
Release date |
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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 to be released.[1]
Plot
Despite his initial reluctance, Alfalfa invites his cousin Wilbur to join the All 4 One Club. Wilbur quickly boosts membership by offering cash compensation (usually a penny or two) for every black eye and bruised nose inflicted by Butch and Woim. When two tough guys attempt to intimidate the club, Wilbur surprises everyone by proving himself to be the best bare-knuckle fighter in the neighborhood.[2]
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 Beckett left, replaced him at the end of that year. Beckett 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
- ^ Maltin, Leonard; Bann, Richard W. (1977). Our Gang: The Life and Times of the Little Rascals. Crown Publishers. pp. 228–229. ISBN 978-0-517-52675-0. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- ^ Hal Erickson (2011). "New York Times: Cousin-Wilbur". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Archived from the original on 20 May 2011. Retrieved 8 October 2008.
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