The kids mistake Miss Crabtree's brother for a potential boyfriend, and plot to discourage him.The kids mistake Miss Crabtree's brother for a potential boyfriend, and plot to discourage him.The kids mistake Miss Crabtree's brother for a potential boyfriend, and plot to discourage him.
Matthew 'Stymie' Beard
- Hercules
- (as Hal Roach's Rascals)
Norman 'Chubby' Chaney
- Chubby Chaney
- (as Hal Roach's Rascals)
Jackie Cooper
- Jackie Cooper
- (as Hal Roach's Rascals)
Dorothy DeBorba
- Dorothy
- (as Hal Roach's Rascals)
Allen 'Farina' Hoskins
- Farina
- (as Hal Roach's Rascals)
Bobby 'Wheezer' Hutchins
- Wheezer
- (as Hal Roach's Rascals)
Mary Ann Jackson
- Mary Ann Jackson
- (as Hal Roach's Rascals)
Donald Haines
- Donald Haines
- (as Hal Roach's Rascals)
Buddy McDonald
- Buddy O'Donnell
- (as Hal Roach's Rascals)
Clifton Young
- Robert 'Bonedust'
- (as Hal Roach's Rascals)
Betty Mae Crane
- Talking Titles
- (uncredited)
Beverly Crane
- Talking Titles
- (uncredited)
Pete the Dog
- Pete the Pup
- (uncredited)
Douglas Greer
- Douglas Greer
- (uncredited)
Mildred Kornman
- Student
- (uncredited)
Bobby Mallon
- Bobby Mallon
- (uncredited)
June Marlowe
- Miss Crabtree
- (uncredited)
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- Writer
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaMary Ann Jackson's answer to the question of "What did George Washington say, when crossing the Delaware?" is a reference to the Helen Kane song "What Did Cleopatra Say?", which was introduced in Paramount on Parade (1930).
- Quotes
Miss June Crabtree: [asking the children different questions] Jackie Cooper!
[Jackie stands up]
Miss June Crabtree: Who was the Hunchback of Notre Dame?
Jackie: Lon Chaney!
[Miss Crabtree is surprised at the answer, and Jackie sits down]
- Crazy creditsThe opening credits of three Hal Roach "Little Rascal" two-reel film shorts are spoken by identical twin sisters, Betty Mae Crane & Beverly Crane, instead of being shown on screen in traditional title 'cards'. The duo verbally introduced just three "Little Rascals" films: Teacher's Pet (1930), School's Out (1930) and Love Business (1931). Speaking together, their introduction begins, "Dear Ladies and Gentlemen - Hal Roach presents for your entertainment and approval His Rascals, in their latest Our Gang Comedy", followed by the title. They then alternate, naming the director, cinematographer, and others in the primary production crew. They finish with a flourish, bowing to the audience (camera) as they speak together again, "We thank you."
- ConnectionsEdited into The Our Gang Story (1994)
Featured review
It's am awfully cute little film
This is a pretty adorable short featuring the Little Rascals and I'm not usually a fan of their films. This film is not among the earlier Rascals films (they were silents) and this was done well before Spanky and Alfalfa joined the group.
The breakout star among the kids was Jackie Cooper--who later went on to great stardom. However, I was surprised to see that although Farina played a very stereotypical Black child (in this film, talking about wanting to eat watermelon as well as the fact that his dad is in and out of jail--two awful stereotypes), he was actually the highest paid member of the group at the time according to IMDb--so I guess he had the last laugh! Also featured is "Chubby" Chaney--a very, very sad individual indeed. Although he was very, very obese and appeared to be about 8 or 9, he was actually 16 at the time this was made and died a few years later of some glandular condition!!
As for the plot, Jackie is concerned that now that summer vacation is approaching, their beloved teacher might not come back next year--since she's pretty and probably plans on getting married. About the same time, the teacher's brother is in town and the kids mistake him for her boyfriend and play some mean tricks on him to try to chase him away and keep her single! The whole routine is awfully funny and considering how cute the kids act, you can't help but like this film. Unlike many of the later films that had a lot of action, this one is slower paced but much higher on the charm scale.
The breakout star among the kids was Jackie Cooper--who later went on to great stardom. However, I was surprised to see that although Farina played a very stereotypical Black child (in this film, talking about wanting to eat watermelon as well as the fact that his dad is in and out of jail--two awful stereotypes), he was actually the highest paid member of the group at the time according to IMDb--so I guess he had the last laugh! Also featured is "Chubby" Chaney--a very, very sad individual indeed. Although he was very, very obese and appeared to be about 8 or 9, he was actually 16 at the time this was made and died a few years later of some glandular condition!!
As for the plot, Jackie is concerned that now that summer vacation is approaching, their beloved teacher might not come back next year--since she's pretty and probably plans on getting married. About the same time, the teacher's brother is in town and the kids mistake him for her boyfriend and play some mean tricks on him to try to chase him away and keep her single! The whole routine is awfully funny and considering how cute the kids act, you can't help but like this film. Unlike many of the later films that had a lot of action, this one is slower paced but much higher on the charm scale.
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- planktonrules
- Nov 27, 2006
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- Runtime20 minutes
- Color
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- 1.37 : 1
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