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Practical Jokers
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Wikipedia article
'Practical Jokers' is a 1938 'Our Gang' short comedy film directed by George Sidney. It was the 174th 'Our Gang' short (175th episode, 86th talking short, 87th talking episode, and sixth MGM produced episode) that was released.
Plot
Hoping to get even for all the practical jokes perpetrated by neighborhood troublemaker Butch, the Gang plans to sabotage Butch's birthday party. The weapon of choice is a firecracker, which is substituted for one of the birthday candles. Unfortunately, the kids in general and Alfalfa in particular are unable to escape from the party before the big (and tasty) explosion.
Cast
The Gang
* Darla Hood as Darla* Eugene Lee as Porky
* George McFarland as Spanky
* Carl Switzer as Alfalfa
* Billie Thomas as Buckwheat
Additional cast
* Tommy Bond as Butch* Gary Jasgur as Gary
* Sidney Kibrick as Woim
* Leonard Landy as Leonard
* Marie Blake as Butch's mother
* Grace Bohanon as Party extra
* Joe Levine as Party extra
See also
* 'Our Gang' filmography
References
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