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The New Pupil

The New Pupil is a 1940 Our Gang short comedy film directed by Edward Cahn. It was the 190th Our Gang short to be released.[1]

The New Pupil
Directed byEdward Cahn
Written byHal Law
Robert A. McGowan
Produced byJack Chertok
Richard Goldstone for MGM
CinematographyClyde DeVinna
Edited byAdrienne Fazan
Distributed byMGM
Release date
  • April 27, 1940 (1940-04-27)
Running time
10:50
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Plot edit

Sally (Juanita Quigley) is a new student at the school that the gang goes to. Upon Sally's arrival, Alfalfa and Spanky literally fall over each other trying to get her attention, leaving the gang's traditional sweetheart Darla in the lurch. But when it turns out that Sally cannot stand either one of the boys, she and Darla cook up a scheme to dampen their romantic aspirations.[2]

Notes and reception edit

  • This film was released before Bubbling Troubles but produced after.
  • The New Pupil marked the debut of Billy Laughlin who would play the character "Froggy". He is named "Harold" in this film.
  • This marked the final appearance of Harold "Slim" Switzer. At 14 years of age, he was the oldest member of the cast.

Cast edit

The Gang edit

Additional cast edit

  • Juanita Quigley as Sally Stevens
  • Billy Laughlin as Harold
  • Patsy Currier as Darla's friend
  • May McAvoy as Sally's mother
  • Anne O'Neal as Teacher
  • Joe "Corky" Geil as Classroom extra
  • Giovanna Gubitosi as Classroom extra
  • Paul Hilton as Classroom extra
  • Darwood Kaye as Classroom extra
  • Tommy McFarland as Classroom extra
  • Harold Switzer as Classroom extra

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ Maltin, Leonard; Bann, Richard W. (1977). Our Gang: The Life and Times of the Little Rascals. Crown Publishers. pp. 236–237. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
  2. ^ Hal Erickson (2011). . Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Baseline & All Movie Guide. Archived from the original on 2011-05-20. Retrieved 2008-10-08.

External links edit

  • The New Pupil at IMDb  


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