Bring Home the Turkey
Synopsis
Habitually mistreated at the deceptively named Happyland Home Orphanage, the Our Gang kids find a loyal and kindhearted friend in the form of a black grownup named Uncle Tom. Alas, Tom's own children -- including real-life siblings Allen "Farina" Hoskins and Jannie "Mango" Hoskins -- are carted off to Happyland by the cold-hearted county officials. Farina, Mango, and the other kids escape the cruel orphanage in the dead of night, while Uncle Tom, preparing for their return, "borrows" food, clothes, and furnishings from various merchants.
Part of the Our Gang: The Roach/Pathé silents (1922-1928)
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 16, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert A. McGowan
- Screenplay & Story
- Hal Roach
- Original Title
- Bring Home the Turkey
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert A. McGowan
Hal Roach
Department Leadership Roster
Robert A. McGowan
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bring Home the Turkey
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What is Bring Home the Turkey about?
Habitually mistreated at the deceptively named Happyland Home Orphanage, the Our Gang kids find a loyal and kindhearted friend in the form of a black grownup named Uncle Tom. Alas, Tom's own children -- including real-life siblings Allen "Farina" Hoskins and Jannie "Mango" Hoskins -- are carted off to Happyland by the cold-hearted county officials. Farina, Mango, and the other kids escape the cruel orphanage in the dead of night, while Uncle Tom, preparing for their return, "borrows" food, clothes, and furnishings from various merchants.
Who directed Bring Home the Turkey?
Bring Home the Turkey was directed by Robert A. McGowan.
Who stars in Bring Home the Turkey?
The principal cast of Bring Home the Turkey includes Joe Cobb, Jackie Condon, Johnny Downs, Allen 'Farina' Hoskins, Jannie Hoskins.
When was Bring Home the Turkey released and how long is it?
Bring Home the Turkey was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 20m.