The Spanking Age
Synopsis
Mary Ann Jackson and Bobby "Wheezer" Hutchins are the children of a widowed inventor who are forced to endure the cruelties of their stepmother and stepsister. The kids get even by rigging a few clever contraptions of their own. In the end the father sells a patent worth millions. Before that, the Our Gang kids bring out out the old "alum" gag, along with several other tried-and-true comedy bits.
Part of the Our Gang: The Roach/MGM silents (1927–1929)
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 15, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert F. McGowan
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert A. McGowan
- Original Title
- The Spanking Age
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, No Language
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert F. McGowan
Robert A. McGowan
Department Leadership Roster
Robert F. McGowan
Director
Robert A. McGowan
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Spanking Age
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What is The Spanking Age about?
Mary Ann Jackson and Bobby "Wheezer" Hutchins are the children of a widowed inventor who are forced to endure the cruelties of their stepmother and stepsister. The kids get even by rigging a few clever contraptions of their own. In the end the father sells a patent worth millions. Before that, the Our Gang kids bring out out the old "alum" gag, along with several other tried-and-true comedy bits.
Who directed The Spanking Age?
The Spanking Age was directed by Robert F. McGowan.
Who stars in The Spanking Age?
The principal cast of The Spanking Age includes Joe Cobb, Jean Darling, Allen 'Farina' Hoskins, Bobby 'Wheezer' Hutchins, Mary Ann Jackson.
When was The Spanking Age released and how long is it?
The Spanking Age was released in 1928 with a total runtime of Unknown.