For generations, Our Gang comedies have been enjoyed by millions of fans the world over. Now, you can see The Little Rascals like never before—with restorations so glorious, it will be like watching these iconic shorts for the first time! In 1922, producer Hal Roach introduced the kiddie troupe known as "Our Gang" to theater audiences and kicked off one of the most popular and prolific franchises in the field of short subjects, with 220 one- and two-reel comedies released over a twenty-two year period. By the late 1920s, the series (later re-titled "The Little Rascals" for TV syndication) made the transition from silents to “talkies” and would soon embark on its most revered and best remembered period–the 80 sound shorts made at Hal Roach Studios between 1929 and 1938–all of which are included in this one-of-a-kind collection. A must-have for any true Our Gang fan, this 4-disc set features the talents of George "Spanky" McFarland, Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer, Allen "Farina" Hoskins, Darla Hood, Matthew "Stymie" Beard, Jackie Cooper, Bobby "Wheezer" Hutchins, Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas, Eugene "Porky" Lee and many, many more. be as well. About the restorations: Each short has been newly scanned from original Hal Roach 35mm film elements. Remastered, uncut and beautifully restored, now you can see The Little Rascals like never before. With restorations so glorious, it will truly be like watching these iconic shorts for the first time! Review: Awesome!! - Great collection at a great price!! Review: Definitely worth the purchase. - In perfect condition, fast shipping & beautifully restored & remastered.. It's like being a child in the 70's & watching these all over again w/ my pop's. Love it!
| Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 26 Reviews |
J**E
Awesome!!
Great collection at a great price!!
B**.
Definitely worth the purchase.
In perfect condition, fast shipping & beautifully restored & remastered.. It's like being a child in the 70's & watching these all over again w/ my pop's. Love it!
S**E
Little hell raisers
comedy at its best
S**Z
Be Advised - then Buy!
These are the unedited Hal Roach shorts from a time when humor was different from today. Racial stereotypes abound, and attitudes towards parenting might shock you. Even the syndicated reruns I watched in the '70s were censored. These are not. But you probably already know that, and just want to reconnect with a part of your childhood. This is a great collection at an amazing price, but it's not complete. It begins with the first talkies (there were a hundred silents before) and goes right through the main sequence up to the end of the Hal Roach period. You get Farina, Chubby, Stymie, Alfalfa, and Spanky from the beginning. You get Porky, Buckwheat, Darla, Shirley, and all the rest. But, you do not get Froggy, Janet, nor Micky Gubitosi (young Bobby Blake.) They all started in the later MGM era that isn't included in this collection. It's 80 shorts on 4 discs that play for hours on end. I only take away a star because it is billed as "the complete collection" which it is not. Bottom line, it's the best deal available for a property who's clock is ticking. These will likely fade into obscurity as sensibilities change
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