School Begins(1928)
School Begins Synopsis
One of a handful of currently unavailable Hal Roach/MGM “Our Gang” silent films, School Begins was a series of gags built around the unenviable ritual of returning to school during the first week of September. School begins and some gang members are forging notes from their mother wanting out. Then too-young Wheezer parades by the school with escaped circus seals following him, causing a disturbance.
School Begins (1928) is a comedy film directed by Robert A. McGowan, released on September 16, 1928 with a runtime of 20m. It stars Joe Cobb, Jean Darling, Allen 'Farina' Hoskins and Bobby 'Wheezer' Hutchins. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert A. McGowan
- Writers:
- Robert A. McGowan
- Producers:
- Robert F. McGowan, Hal Roach
- Cinematographer:
- Art Lloyd
- Production:
- Hal Roach Studios
- Status:
- Released
School Begins Cast & Crew
Main cast
Joe Cobb
as Joe
Jean Darling
as Jean
Allen 'Farina' Hoskins
as Farina
Bobby 'Wheezer' Hutchins
as Wheezer
Mary Ann Jackson
as Mary Ann
Harry Spear
as Harry
- Jimmy Farren
Jimmy Farren
as Kid Sitting Behind Harry
- Billy Schuler
Billy Schuler
as Kid
May Wallace
as Harry's mother
- The Wonder Dog Pal
The Wonder Dog Pal
as Petie
Key crew
Directed by Robert A. McGowan, written by Robert A. McGowan, produced by Robert F. McGowan and Hal Roach.
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School Begins Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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School Begins – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in School Begins?
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The main cast of School Begins (1928) includes Joe Cobb, Jean Darling, Allen 'Farina' Hoskins, Bobby 'Wheezer' Hutchins and Mary Ann Jackson. The film was directed by Robert A. McGowan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was School Begins released?
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School Begins was released on September 16, 1928 and runs for 20m.
Is School Begins worth watching?
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School Begins (1928) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.