The Big Town (1925)

The gang play inside a railroad box car which suddenly closes, trapping them inside. The next morning they find themselves in New York City. After seeing some of the sites on foot, they steal a 5th Avenue Bus, and are caught by the police.

Director:

Robert F. McGowan

Writers:

Hal Roach (story), H.M. Walker (titles)

Stars:

Joe Cobb, Jackie Condon, Mickey Daniels

Cast

Credited cast:
Joe Cobb	...	Joe
Jackie Condon	...	Jackie
Mickey Daniels	...	Mickey
David Durand	...	Child in Berth with Mary
Jack Gavin	...	The gang's escort
William Gillespie	...	Train passenger
Helen Gilmore	...	Train passenger
Allen 'Farina' Hoskins	...	Farina
Eugene Jackson	...	Pineapple
Patrick Kelly	...	Farmer
Mary Kornman	...	Mary
Gus Leonard	...	Entomologist
Lyle Tayo	...	Mickey and Mary's Mother
Dorothy Vernon	...	Mickey's Mother

Storyline

The gang play inside a railroad box car which suddenly closes, trapping them inside. The next morning they find themselves in New York City. After seeing some of the sites on foot, they steal a 5th Avenue Bus, and are caught by the police.

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Plot Keywords:

new york city | our gang | train | children | actor shares first name with character

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Genres:

Family | Comedy | Short

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Details

Country:

USA

Release Date:

11 January 1925 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hal Roach Studios

Technical Specs

Runtime:

20 min

Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The scenes shot on location in New York feature doubles for Our Gang either in long shot or with backs to camera. Mary Kornman wore hair extensions in this picture to match the hairstyle of her double.

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