Feed 'em and Weep
Feed 'em and Weep is a 1938 Our Gang short comedy film directed by Gordon Douglas. It was the 166th Our Gang short (167th episode, 78th talking short, and 79th talking episode) that was released.[1]
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| Directed by | Gordon Douglas |
| Produced by | Hal Roach |
| Music by | Leroy Shield Marvin Hatley |
| Cinematography | Norbert Brodine |
| Edited by | William H. Ziegler |
| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
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Running time | 10' 42" |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
It is Mr. Hood's birthday, and he has been eagerly anticipating a quiet dinner at home with his family, his lunch consisted only of "a lettuce sandwich on gluten bread." Darla then mentions that she has invited her friends to the celebration: Alfalfa, Porky, and Philip. The well-meaning trio drive Mr. Hood to distraction with loud and interminable choruses of "Happy Birthday, Mr. Hood." Then they present their ill-conceived presents: a frog, a duck, and a cat. When the kids are not arguing over their favorite comic-strip characters, they are busily devouring Mr. Hood's birthday dinner. Mr. Hood, disgusted over the whole affair, declares he is going out to get a bite to eat and leaves.
Feed' em and Weep was minus Buckwheat due to a short illness and one of five episodes in a row (including two MGM Our Gang shorts) to not have George "Spanky" McFarland. In for Buckwheat is Philip Hurlic who some say resembled "Stymie". Philip appeared occasionally on Our Gang films when large numbers of children were needed for various scenes.
Cast
The Gang
- Darla Hood as Darla Hood
- Eugene Lee as Porky
- Carl Switzer as Alfalfa
- Philip Hurlic (in the Billie Thomas role) as Our Gang member but not as Buckwheat.
- Gary Jasgur as Junior
- Leonard Landy as Percy
Additional cast
- Johnny Arthur as Johnny Hood
- Wilma Cox as Mrs. Hood
See also
References
- Hall, Mordaunt. "New York Times: Feed 'em and Weep". NY Times. Retrieved September 21, 2008.