Stage Fright

Stage Fright (1923)

Author Fawn Ochletree stages a charity performance of her latest play, a Romanesque epic. The gang and other neighborhood kids are forced into starring in the play, much to the chagrin of the gang. They are completely unable to remember their lines, and struggle with maintaing their composure during the more serious moments of the melodrama. Finally, Jackie sets off a slew of firecrackers as the finale, scaring all involved.

Date of release
1923-10-20
TMDB
6.9 / 10 (4)
Runtime
20m
Genres
Comedy, Family
Director
Robert F. McGowan
Collection
Our Gang: The Roach/Pathé silents (1922-1928)

Casting

Interesting facts

Stage Fright is the 18th entry in the Our Gang short subject comedy series. The series was created by Hal Roach in 1922, and continued production until 1944.

Production notes

Stage Fright was remade in 1930 during the sound era as Shivering Shakespeare.

When the television rights for the original silent Pathé Exchange/Our Gang comedies were sold to National Telepix and other distributors, several episodes were retitled. This film was released into TV syndication in 1960 as "Mischief Makers" under the title The School Play. Two-thirds of the original film was included. Deleted scenes from syndication include the dance sequence with Ernie and Farina.

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