Second Childhood (film)

Second Childhood poster

1936 Our Gang short comedy film

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Directed by	Gordon Douglas
Written by	Hal Law, Robert A. McGowan
Screenplay by
Story by
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Produced by	Hal Roach
Starring	George McFarland, Carl Switzer, Darla Hood, Eugene Lee
Narrated by
Cinematography	Art Lloyd

Second Childhood is a 1936 Our Gang short comedy film directed by Gordon Douglas. It was the 150th Our Gang short (151st episode, 62nd talking short, and 63rd talking episode) that was released.

Plot

The film centers around the Our Gang kids who are hired to entertain a wealthy, elderly woman named Mrs. Wilson. Mrs. Wilson, who is tired of the company of adults, finds joy and rejuvenation in the antics of the children. The kids, including Spanky, Alfalfa, Darla, and Porky, bring a sense of fun and mischief to her otherwise dull life.

Cast

• George McFarland as Spanky
• Carl Switzer as Alfalfa
• Darla Hood as Darla
• Eugene "Porky" Lee as Porky
• Rosina Lawrence as Miss Lawrence
• Zeffie Tilbury as Mrs. Wilson

Production

The film was produced by Hal Roach and distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. The screenplay was written by Hal Law and Robert A. McGowan. Leroy Shield provided the musical score, and Art Lloyd was the cinematographer. The film was edited by William H. Ziegler.

Reception

Second Childhood is remembered for its heartwarming plot and the charming performances of the Our Gang cast. It is considered a classic example of the series' ability to blend humor with touching moments.

Legacy

The Our Gang series, also known as The Little Rascals, remains a significant part of American film history. Second Childhood is one of the many shorts that contributed to the enduring popularity of the series.

See also

• Our Gang
• List of Our Gang films

External links

Second Childhood at IMDb