Robert A. McGowan

Robert A. McGowan Trailers

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Robert Anthony McGowan (May 22, 1901 – June 20, 1955) was an American screenwriter and film director. He is the nephew of film director and producer Robert F. McGowan. Both are known for their work in the Our Gang film series.

Most Popular Robert A. McGowan Trailers

Total trailers found: 73

Dog Heaven Trailer (1927)

16 December 1927

Poor Pete the Pup. He wants to hang himself because his master, Joe, has given up playing with him and going fishing for the love of a girl.

School Begins Trailer (1928)

16 September 1928

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.

Railroadin' Trailer (1929)

15 June 1929

The gang is playing around the railroad station, and Joe and Chubby's father, an engineer, lectures against the kids playing in such a dangerous area.

Come Back, Miss Pipps Trailer (1941)

24 October 1941

On Mickey's birthday, Miss Pipps, the school teacher, serves cake and ice cream during school hours. Sour old Mr.

Bouncing Babies Trailer (1929)

11 October 1929

With Wheezer's new baby brother getting all the attention, he tries to send the baby back.

Shivering Shakespeare Trailer (1930)

25 January 1930

The gang is participating in a program sponsored by the Golden Age Dramatic League. They present their own fractured version of Quo Vadis.

Wiggle Your Ears Trailer (1929)

05 April 1929

This is a really strange, but thought provoking film. Here, beloved Mary literally lets Harry Spear kick her behind, spend her money on him, and forces her to push his kiddie car, all so that she could get the occasional joy of watching Harry "Wiggle His Ears.

Cat, Dog & Co. Trailer (1929)

14 September 1929

Farina, Joe, and friends use dogs to power their "roadsters," but following a lesson from the head of the Be Kind to Animals Society, they make it their cause to rescue animals from bad treatment.

Noisy Noises Trailer (1929)

09 February 1929

Joe Cobb is suffering through a toothache as well as having to babysit his little brother Rupert who won't stop crying.

Rainy Days Trailer (1928)

12 February 1928

Jay and Wheezer are left alone on a rainy afternoon when Mom goes out to run errands. But when their friends drop by and trash the place, the boys must struggle to clean up before Mom returns.

Going to Press Trailer (1942)

07 March 1942

The Our Gang kids are running their own newspaper and are determined to get the big scoop by learning the identity of the leader of a gang of bullies.

Growing Pains Trailer (1928)

22 September 1928

Mary Ann has a liking toward Wheezer. Her mother tells her that if she gives him cod liver oil, he can become a giant.

Tale of a Dog Trailer (1944)

15 April 1944

When Bigshot Jones gives his unnamed dog to the All-For-One Club, Buckwheat quickly names the canine "Smallpox", inadvertently causing a city-wide panic.

Chicken Feed Trailer (1927)

06 November 1927

Chicken Feed is a 1927 American short silent comedy film directed by Robert A. McGowan. It was the 66th Our Gang short subject released.

Surprised Parties Trailer (1942)

30 May 1942

Since Froggy was born on Leap Year Day, he's upset that he only gets a birthday party once every four years.

Men in Fright Trailer (1938)

15 October 1938

The kids go to the hospital to visit Darla, who's recovering from a tonsillectomy. Chaos soon ensues.

Little Mother Trailer (1929)

01 June 1929

Little Mother is a 1929 Our Gang short silent comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan. Produced by Hal Roach and released to theaters by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Little Mother was the 87th Our Gang short to be released.

Boxing Gloves Trailer (1929)

09 September 1929

The Rascals have a boxing arena that could pack them in if they could find fighters who would actually mix it up.

Lazy Days Trailer (1929)

24 August 1929

While the other kids and animals find things to do on the farm, Farina becomes single-minded in his quest to do nothing at all.

Dancing Romeo Trailer (1944)

29 April 1944

Froggy plans a dance recital to win over Marilyn.

Bubbling Troubles Trailer (1940)

25 May 1940

To impress Darla, Alfalfa drinks a concoction of Butch's "dynamite" brew.

Telling Whoppers Trailer (1926)

19 December 1926

Farina and Joe fib to the gang that they've beaten up the neighborhood bully. Later, they hear he's been murdered and think they'll get the blame.

Olympic Games Trailer (1927)

11 September 1927

While the world watches the Olympic Games in Stockholm, the Rascals gather at the flats for their own games.

The Knockout Trailer (1932)

05 March 1932

When Mickey accidentally knocks out a local boxing champ, he is forced to take the fighter's place in a bout.

Helping Hands Trailer (1941)

29 September 1941

Inspired by his soldier brother, Spanky decides to organize a military unit among his friends, collecting odds and ends for the war effort.

Clown Princes Trailer (1939)

14 April 1939

The Our Gang kids put on a circus in the barn to raise money to help Porky's family pay the rent and avoid getting evicted.

The Holy Terror Trailer (1929)

09 March 1929

Mary Ann is becoming a serious problem to the other gang members and Joe was given the job of training and controlling her behavior.

Small Talk Trailer (1929)

18 May 1929

The gang are all orphans, hoping to be adopted by nice families where "spinach is not on the menu". Wheezer, the youngest child, gets adopted by a wealthy couple, while his older sister Mary Ann does not.

Wild Babies! Trailer (1932)

17 June 1932

Two aspiring songwriters have a weird nightmare about the jungle.

Tired Business Men Trailer (1927)

15 May 1927

Tired Business Men is a 1927 American short silent comedy film directed by Robert A. McGowan. It was the 60th Our Gang short subject released.

Election Day Trailer (1929)

12 January 1929

This film revolves around Election Day, a day on which Jay R. and Joe are fighting to get votes. They warn the kids that they'll be socked in the jaw if they don't vote for them, but the kids are just trying to go about their business, namely Farina.

Spook Spoofing Trailer (1928)

14 January 1928

As a joke, several members of the gang convince Farina, who is "brave but superstitious", that he's caused the demise of a young acquaintance and must therefore lay the body (actually still very alive) to rest in the old burying ground, under the watchful eye of "the graveyard witch".

Edison, Marconi & Co. Trailer (1928)

09 March 1928

With Jay Edison as the inventor and Wheezer his assistant, the gang contrived an automobile of unusual construction; an automobile that will look like a submarine.

Moan & Groan, Inc. Trailer (1929)

07 December 1929

The gang goes digging for treasure in an old abandoned house against Kennedy the Cop's wishes.

Ten Years Old Trailer (1927)

13 March 1927

Ten Years Old is a 1927 American short silent comedy film directed by Robert A. McGowan. It was the 58th Our Gang short subject released.

Baby Brother Trailer (1927)

26 June 1927

Joe Cobb is a wealthy child who longs for a baby brother. His nursemaid takes him to the other side where he meets some kids his age (the rest of Our Gang) where Joe offers three dollars for a baby.

The Big Premiere Trailer (1940)

09 March 1940

It is a premiere night at the Fox Carthay Circle theater, and the Our Gang show up to observe the festivities.

When the Wind Blows Trailer (1930)

05 April 1930

Jackie throws his schoolbook out the window in disgust, but then climbs outside to retrieve it. Finding himself locked out, he tries various means of getting back inside without his parents finding out.

The Spanking Age Trailer (1928)

15 December 1928

Mary Ann Jackson and Bobby "Wheezer" Hutchins are the children of a widowed inventor who are forced to endure the cruelties of their stepmother and stepsister.

The Ol' Gray Hoss Trailer (1928)

19 October 1928

This story revolves around an old man who feels alone in the world aside from the gang who keeps him company and his old horse.

The First Seven Years Trailer (1930)

01 March 1930

Jackie gets in a duel over the affections of Mary Ann.

Alfalfa's Double Trailer (1940)

20 January 1940

Our Gang member Alfalfa comes face to face with his wealthy lookalike Cornelius.

Baby Blues Trailer (1941)

15 February 1941

Mickey's mom is about to give birth, but he gets worried when he reads that every fourth child born is Chinese.

1-2-3-Go! Trailer (1941)

26 April 1941

While playing baseball, Mickey runs into the street to catch a fly ball and is struck by a car. When the gang visit him in the hospital they are appalled to find the ward populated by many other children injured in automobile accidents.

Unexpected Riches Trailer (1942)

28 November 1942

Weighing themselves on a penny machine, the Our Gang kids receive a fortune card predicting that they will receive "unexpected riches.

Auto Antics Trailer (1939)

22 July 1939

The "Our Gang" kids enter the Kidmobile Race Classic and must rescue their dog from the pound.

Heebee Jeebees Trailer (1927)

19 November 1927

A hypnotist comes to town and puts the gang in animal-like trances. Now that the spell is off, the gang returns back to their usual roles.

Captain Spanky's Show Boat Trailer (1939)

08 September 1939

An abandoned old show boat is moored in a lazy creek. The Our Gang put the old vessel back to use when they stage a show featuring "Darla's Dancin' Dandies" and a "meller dramer" entitled "Out in the Snow You Go.

Family Troubles Trailer (1943)

03 April 1943

Our Gang member Janet Burston believes that her family is neglecting her, so she decides to run away from home.

All About Hash Trailer (1940)

30 March 1940

Mickey's parents are constantly quarreling because his mother serves hash every Monday night. The kids decide to put on a radio skit to try to get them to stop fighting.

Fightin' Fools Trailer (1941)

25 February 1941

Spanky and the Our Gang kids go to battle over pranks with a rival gang.

Joy Scouts Trailer (1939)

24 June 1939

The Boys Scouts give a demonstration of their camping skills, but Our Gang are excluded from participating because they are not yet old enough.

Kiddie Kure Trailer (1940)

23 November 1940

While playing baseball near the home of wealthy hypochondriac, Mr. Morton, the gang inadvertently breaks one of his windows.

Three Smart Guys Trailer (1943)

23 October 1943

Froggy hatches a plan to get Mickey, Buckwheat, and himself sent home from school early so they can go fishing.

Waldo's Last Stand Trailer (1940)

05 October 1940

The gang offers to help their pal Waldo attract customers to his lemonade stand. Redecorating their clubhouse as a lavish nightclub, the kids stage an elaborate floor show, with Darla Hood as the star vocalist.

Robot Wrecks Trailer (1941)

12 July 1941

Spanky and the gang discover a demonstration of a "human-like" robot named Volto and are inspired to create a robot themselves to do their chores for them.

You're Telling Me Trailer (1932)

16 April 1932

In this The Boy Friends series short, college students Mickey and Alabam stay at a city friend's place for what they tell him will be one night - though it stretches into several months.

Fast Freight Trailer (1929)

01 January 1929

Fast Freight is a 1929 Our Gang short silent comedy film. It was the 85th Our Gang short that was released.

The Smile Wins Trailer (1928)

25 February 1928

Farina's mother is very ill and the mortgage is due. He tries to take over her laundry business, but the kids just wreck the clothes.

Gas House Kids Go West Trailer (1947)

12 June 1947

The second of three "Bowery Boys" rip-offs produced by bargain-basement Producers Releasing Corporation.