Stage Fright is the 18th entry in the Our Gang short subject comedy series. The series (later known as The Little Rascals) was created by Hal Roach in 1922, and continued production until 1944.
Plot Author Fawn Ochletree (Clara Guiol) stages a charity performance of her latest play, a Romanesque epic. The gang and other neighborhood kids are forced into starring in the play, much to the chagrin of the gang. They are unable to remember their lines, and struggle with maintaining their composure during the more serious moments of the melodrama. Finally, Jackie sets off a slew of firecrackers as the finale, scaring all involved.
Production notes Stage Fright was remade in 1930 during the sound era as Shivering Shakespeare.
When the television rights for the original silent Pathé Exchange/Our Gang comedies were sold to National Telepix and other distributors, several episodes were retitled. This film was released into TV syndication in 1960 as "Mischief Makers" under the title The School Play. Two-thirds of the original film was included. Deleted scenes from syndication include the dance sequence with Ernie and Farina.
Cast Joe Cobb as Joe Jackie Condon as Jackie Mickey Daniels as Mickey Jack Davis as Jack Allen Hoskins as Farina Mary Kornman as Mary Ernie Morrison as Ernie
Additional cast Jannie Hoskins as Baby in audience Gabe Saienz as Boy at fruit stand Andy Samuel as Boy in audience Louise Tordera as Irma Ray Brooks as Audience Member Richard Daniels as Mickey's Father William Gillespie as Dalmar El Farov Helen Gilmore as Mickey's Mother Clara Guiol as Fawn Ochletree Jack Hill as Audience Member Sam Lufkin as Audience Member Charles Stevenson as Tony the Fruit Vendor
References
External links
Stage Fright at AllMovie