What’s in a Name?
What’s in a Name?

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What’s in a Name?

1935
Movie
47 min
English

“Comedy concerning a clerk pretending to be a European composer who falls in love with a woman who poses as an actress.” - BFI.

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IMDb7.1/10
Director: Robert F. McGowanGenres: Comedy, Short, Family

Plot Summary

In this classic Our Gang comedy, the kids are dealing with a new bully who is tormenting them. Spanky comes up with a plan to teach the bully a lesson, but things don't go quite as expected. The gang must work together to overcome the challenges and restore peace to their neighborhood.

Critical Reception

As one of the many shorts from the beloved Our Gang (The Little Rascals) series, 'What’s in a Name?' is generally well-regarded by fans for its quintessential slapstick humor and charming performances from the child actors. It exemplifies the lighthearted, family-friendly entertainment that the series was known for during its heyday.

What Reviewers Say

  • The short is praised for its humorous situations and the endearing interactions among the cast.

  • It effectively captures the innocent fun and playful antics typical of the Our Gang series.

  • The resolution to the conflict is satisfying and in line with the series' family-friendly tone.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the nostalgic value of the short, with many appreciating the timeless humor and the memorable performances of the young actors.

Fun Fact

This short marked the final appearance of the character 'Chubby' in the Our Gang series, who was portrayed by actor Bobby 'Chubby' Young.

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