The Buccaneers is a 1924 American short silent comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan.[1][2] It was the 23rd Our Gang short subject to be released.[3]
| The Buccaneers | |
|---|---|
 Lobby card | |
| Directed by | Robert F. McGowan Mark Goldaine |
| Written by | Hal Roach H. M. Walker |
| Produced by | Hal Roach |
| Starring | Joe Cobb Jackie Condon Mickey Daniels Allen Hoskins Mary Kornman Ernie Morrison Andy Samuel Allen Cavan Dick Gilbert Earl Mohan "Tonnage" Martin Wolfkeil |
| Distributed by | Pathé Exchange |
Release date | March 9, 1924 |
Running time | 19:49 |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent (English intertitles) |
Plot edit
The gang decides to be pirates and build a boat, which sinks immediately upon launching. The boys then blame Mary because she is a girl. Friendly sea captain, Capt. Whelan, tells her she can play pirate on his fishing boat and the boys join her. Their boat accidentally gets set free of her moorings and the gang has adventures on the “high seas” of the harbor, until they are boarded by the U.S. Navy battleship California.
Production notes edit
When the silent Pathé Our Gang comedies were syndicated for television as "The Mischief Makers" in 1960, The Buccaneers was retitled The Pirates.
Cast edit
The Gang edit
- Joe Cobb as Joe
- Jackie Condon as Jackie
- Mickey Daniels as Mickey
- Allen Hoskins as Farina
- Mary Kornman as Mary
- Ernie Morrison as Sunshine Sammy
- Andy Samuel as Andy
Additional cast edit
- Allen Cavan as Capt. Whelan
- Dick Gilbert as police officer
- Earl Mohan as naval officer
- "Tonnage" Martin Wolfkeil as fat sailor
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Silent Era: The Buccaneers". silentera. Retrieved September 13, 2008.
- ^ Hal Erickson (2011). "New York Times: The Buccaneers". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Baseline & All Movie Guide. Archived from the original on May 20, 2011. Retrieved September 13, 2008.
- ^ Maltin, Leonard; Bann, Richard W. (1977). Our Gang: The Life and Times of the Little Rascals. Crown Publishers. pp. 41–42. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
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