School Begins
Synopsis
One of a handful of currently unavailable Hal Roach/MGM “Our Gang” silent films, School Begins was a series of gags built around the unenviable ritual of returning to school during the first week of September. School begins and some gang members are forging notes from their mother wanting out. Then too-young Wheezer parades by the school with escaped circus seals following him, causing a disturbance.
Part of the Our Gang: The Roach/MGM silents (1927–1929)
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 16, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert A. McGowan
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert A. McGowan
- Original Title
- School Begins
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert A. McGowan
Robert A. McGowan
Art Lloyd
Richard C. Currier
Robert F. McGowan, Hal Roach
Department Leadership Roster
Robert A. McGowan
Director
Robert F. McGowan
Producer
Hal Roach
Producer
Richard C. Currier
Editor
Art Lloyd
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About School Begins
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What is School Begins about?
One of a handful of currently unavailable Hal Roach/MGM “Our Gang” silent films, School Begins was a series of gags built around the unenviable ritual of returning to school during the first week of September. School begins and some gang members are forging notes from their mother wanting out. Then too-young Wheezer parades by the school with escaped circus seals following him, causing a disturbance.
Who directed School Begins?
School Begins was directed by Robert A. McGowan.
Who stars in School Begins?
The principal cast of School Begins includes Joe Cobb, Jean Darling, Allen 'Farina' Hoskins, Bobby 'Wheezer' Hutchins, Mary Ann Jackson.
When was School Begins released and how long is it?
School Begins was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 20m.