Spooky Hooky (1936)
6/10
Supernatural after school hijinks
30 December 2016
Warning: Spoilers
This ten-minute comic short sees the 'Little Rascals' stars breaking into their school during the night of a storm – only to find themselves menaced by what apparently are "spooks". This is an ultra-dated comedy starring a troop of child actors who were hugely popular in the 1930s and '40s. Considering some of the stars were as young as four years old, their acting isn't half bad, although some – such as the kid playing Porky – are more irritating than amusing.

This is a supernatural comedy in which the hijinks are clearly non-ghostly, but that doesn't stop the fun. Weird noises, crashing lightning, a kid dressed up as a ghost, and another kid getting chased by a skeleton are the highlights. Special kudos to Billie Thomas, whose Buckwheat is the best actor of the bunch – his character being the most endearing as well – and Dudley Dickerson, the actor playing the easily-scared janitor.
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