The Glorious Fourth
Synopsis
It's the Fourth of July and the mother of Our Gang member Joe Cobb is doing a brisk business at her fireworks stand. Briefly left in charge of the stand, Joe does his best not to blow up himself or his friends, but a poorly-aimed skyrocket owned by Allen "Farina" Hoskins triggers a somewhat premature but undeniably spectacular display of pyrotechnics.
Part of the Our Gang: The Roach/Pathé silents (1922-1928)
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Top Cast
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Local Resident
Harry Bowen
Pedestrian
Charley Chase
Top Hat Inebriate
Joe Cobb
Joe
Jackie Condon
Jackie
William Courtright
Cement worker
June Gittelson
Joe's Mother
Al Hallett
Local resident
Jack Hanlon
Boy Who Gives a Quarter
Jack Hill
Man With Monocle
Allen 'Farina' Hoskins
Farina
Jannie Hoskins
Mango
Charles Meakin
Local Resident
Arthur Millett
Local Resident
Gene Morgan
Cop
Jay R. Smith
Jay
Harry Spear
Harry
Dorothy Vernon
Friend of Joe's mother
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 26, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert F. McGowan
- Screenplay & Story
- Hal Roach
- Original Title
- The Glorious Fourth
- 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
Hal Roach
Art Lloyd
Richard C. Currier
Hal Roach
Department Leadership Roster
Robert F. McGowan
Director
Art Lloyd
Director of Photography
Hal Roach
Producer
Richard C. Currier
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Glorious Fourth
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Glorious Fourth about?
It's the Fourth of July and the mother of Our Gang member Joe Cobb is doing a brisk business at her fireworks stand. Briefly left in charge of the stand, Joe does his best not to blow up himself or his friends, but a poorly-aimed skyrocket owned by Allen "Farina" Hoskins triggers a somewhat premature but undeniably spectacular display of pyrotechnics.
Who directed The Glorious Fourth?
The Glorious Fourth was directed by Robert F. McGowan.
Who stars in The Glorious Fourth?
The principal cast of The Glorious Fourth includes Harry Arras, Harry Bowen, Charley Chase, Joe Cobb, Jackie Condon.
When was The Glorious Fourth released and how long is it?
The Glorious Fourth was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 20m.