High Society (1924 film)

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High Society
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Directed by Robert F. McGowan
Written by Frank Capra
Hal Roach
H. M. Walker
Produced byHal Roach
Starring Mickey Daniels
Joe Cobb
Jackie Condon
Mary Kornman
Allen Hoskins
Andy Samuel
Sonny Loy
Pal the Dog
Patrick Kelly
Evelyn Burns
F. F. Guenste
Sam Lufkin
Charles A. Bachman
Jack Gavin
CinematographyFrank Young
Edited byT. J. Crizer
Distributed by Pathé Exchange
Release date
  • August 24, 1924 (1924-08-24)
Running time
25:08
CountryUnited States
LanguageSilent (English intertitles)

High Society is a 1924 American short silent comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan. [1] [2] It was the 29th Our Gang short subject to be released. [3]

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Plot

Mickey lives a simple but satisfying life with his Uncle Patrick. His wealthy Aunt Kate petitions and wins custody of Mickey, forcing him to leave his home and his uncle, his friends, and his dog behind. Fighting with his cousin Percy and forced to take daily baths and manicures, Mickey is miserable. He writes a letter to Uncle Pat asking him and the gang to come visit.

During their visit the gang destroys the house, including swinging from the chandelier and skating on a liquid soap 'ice rink' in the kitchen. An alarm is sent out, bringing the police, the fire department, an ambulance, and others to the house just as Aunt Kate arrives home. Seeing the destruction and realizing her mistake in bringing Mickey to her home, Aunt Kate asks Uncle Pat to take Mickey back, to both of their delight.

Cast

The Gang

Additional cast

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References

  1. ↑ "Silent Era: High Society". silentera.com. Retrieved September 13, 2008.
  2. ↑ Holden, Stephen (2011). "New York Times: High Society". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times . Baseline & All Movie Guide. 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. 46–47. Retrieved March 3, 2024.


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