Good Cheer

Good Cheer
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Directed by	Robert F. McGowan
Written by	Hal Roach H. M. Walker
Produced by	Hal Roach F. Richard Jones
Edited by	Richard C. Currier
Production company	Hal Roach Studios
Distributed by	Pathé Exchange
Release date	January 10, 1926 (1926-01-10)
Running time	20 minutes
Country	United States
Language	Silent (English intertitles)

Good Cheer is a 1926 American short silent comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan. ^{[1] [2]} It was the 46th Our Gang short subject to be released. ^[3]

Plot

As described in a film magazine review, ^[4] the Gang is assembled in front of a big store window where a Santa Claus is doing his stuff. With the exception of two of the older members of the Gang who are entirely disillusioned as to the reality of the benevolent Old Man, the rest of the youngsters are very much impressed by the performance. The store window curtain is then pulled down but after a few minutes accidentally flies up to disclose a fake Santa Claus. The children disperse, muttering "There ain't no Santa Claus." However, Mickey and his pal decide to attempt to restore the faith of their friends but are hampered by a lack of funds. They then hit on the scheme of selling hot bricks to all who happen to be out in a terrific snow storm and manage to obtain a pocket full of money. Christmas presents are manufactured and they start on a midnight trip to visit various chimneys. At the same time a big bootlegging plot is being carried out and the conspirators are all disguised in Santa Clause costumes. The Gang assists in the capture of the crooks and everything turns out well for them.

Cast

The Gang

• Joe Cobb as Joe
• Jackie Condon as Jackie
• Mickey Daniels as Mickey
• Johnny Downs as Johnny
• Allen Hoskins as Farina
• Mary Kornman as Mary
• Jay R. Smith as J.R.
• Jannie Hoskins as Arnica
• David Durand as Mary's little brother
• Pal the Dog as Himself
• Dinah the Mule as Herself

Additional cast

• Jack Ackroyd as Crooked Santa
• Chet Brandenburg as Pedestrian / Crooked Santa
• Ed Brandenburg as Store window assistant
• Richard Daniels as Old man
• Jack Gavin as Crooked Santa
• Charlie Hall as Motorist / Crooked Santa
• Al Hallett as Crooked Santa
• Jack Hill - Pedestrian
• Wallace Howe as Crooked Santa
• Sam Lufkin as Inebriated Santa Claus
• Jules Mendel as Crooked Santa
• Gene Morgan as First officer
• William Orlamond as Crooked Santa
• 'Tonnage' Martin Wolfkeil as Store window Santa
• Noah Young as Second officer

See also

• Our Gang filmography

References

1. "Progressive Silent Film List: Good Cheer". silentera.com. Retrieved September 13, 2008.
2. Pareles, Jon; Chinen, Nate; Ratliff, Ben; Caramanica, Jon (2011). "New York Times: Good Cheer". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times . Archived from the original on May 20, 2011. Retrieved September 13, 2008.
3. Maltin, Leonard; Bann, Richard W. (1977). Our Gang: The Life and Times of the Little Rascals. Crown Publishers. pp. 60–61. ISBN   978-0-517-52675-0 . Retrieved March 3, 2024.
4. Johnston, Edward G. (January 30, 1926), "Opinions on Current Short Subjects: Good Cheer", Motion Picture News, 33 (5), New York City, New York: Motion Picture News, Inc.: 590, retrieved January 28, 2023 This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain .

External links

• Good Cheer at IMDb