Seeing the World
Synopsis
In this Our Gang film, James Finlayson plays the gang's schoolteacher who takes the kids to Europe after winning a local contest. He takes them on a tour of Naples, Pompeii, Rome, the Vatican, Venice, London, and finally Paris, where problems arise on top of the Eiffel Tower.
Part of the Our Gang: The Roach/Pathé silents (1922-1928)
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Top Cast
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Stan Laurel
English pedestrian
Joe Cobb
Joe
Jackie Condon
Jackie
Johnny Downs
Johnny
Allen 'Farina' Hoskins
Farina
Scooter Lowry
Scooter
Ed Brandenburg
Window washer
Frank Butler
English pedestrian
Dorothy Darling
Girl at Pier
Jean Darling
Jean
Peggy Eames
Peggy
James Finlayson
'Old Buzz-Fuzz,' teacher
Charlie Hall
English chauffeur
Ham Kinsey
Ship's official
Charles McMurphy
Ship's official
Jay R. Smith
Jay
Charley Young
Extra at pier
Catherine Cotter
School Student
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 13, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert F. McGowan, Robert A. McGowan
- Screenplay & Story
- Hal Roach
- Original Title
- Seeing the World
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert F. McGowan, Robert A. McGowan
Hal Roach
W.V. Draper, Art Lloyd
Richard C. Currier
Hal Roach
Department Leadership Roster
Robert F. McGowan
Director
Robert A. McGowan
Director
Richard C. Currier
Editor
W.V. Draper
Director of Photography
Hal Roach
Producer
Art Lloyd
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Seeing the World
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Seeing the World about?
In this Our Gang film, James Finlayson plays the gang's schoolteacher who takes the kids to Europe after winning a local contest. He takes them on a tour of Naples, Pompeii, Rome, the Vatican, Venice, London, and finally Paris, where problems arise on top of the Eiffel Tower.
Who directed Seeing the World?
Seeing the World was directed by Robert F. McGowan, Robert A. McGowan.
Who stars in Seeing the World?
The principal cast of Seeing the World includes Stan Laurel, Joe Cobb, Jackie Condon, Johnny Downs, Allen 'Farina' Hoskins.
When was Seeing the World released and how long is it?
Seeing the World was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 20m.