Good Cheer

1926 American film by Robert F. McGowan

January 10, 1926 (1926-01-10)

Running time

20 minutesCountryUnited StatesLanguageSilent (English intertitles)

Good Cheer is a 1926 American short silent comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan.^[1]^[2] It was the 46th Our Gang short subject to be released.^[3]

Plot

As described in a film magazine review,^[4] the Gang is assembled in front of a big store window where a Santa Claus is doing his stuff. With the exception of two of the older members of the Gang who are entirely disillusioned as to the reality of the benevolent Old Man, the rest of the youngsters are very much impressed by the performance. The store window curtain is then pulled down but after a few minutes accidentally flies up to disclose a fake Santa Claus. The children disperse, muttering "There ain't no Santa Claus." However, Mickey and his pal decide to attempt to restore the faith of their friends but are hampered by a lack of funds. They then hit on the scheme of selling hot bricks to all who happen to be out in a terrific snow storm and manage to obtain a pocket full of money. Christmas presents are manufactured and they start on a midnight trip to visit various chimneys. At the same time a big bootlegging plot is being carried out and the conspirators are all disguised in Santa Clause costumes. The Gang assists in the capture of the crooks and everything turns out well for them.

Cast

The Gang

Joe Cobb as Joe
Jackie Condon as Jackie
Mickey Daniels as Mickey
Johnny Downs as Johnny
Allen Hoskins as Farina
Mary Kornman as Mary
Jay R. Smith as J.R.
Jannie Hoskins as Arnica
David Durand as Mary's little brother
Pal the Dog as Himself
Dinah the Mule as Herself

Additional cast

Jack Ackroyd as Crooked Santa
Chet Brandenburg as Pedestrian / Crooked Santa
Ed Brandenburg as Store window assistant
Richard Daniels as Old man
Jack Gavin as Crooked Santa
Charlie Hall as Motorist / Crooked Santa
Al Hallett as Crooked Santa
Jack Hill - Pedestrian
Wallace Howe as Crooked Santa
Sam Lufkin as Inebriated Santa Claus
Jules Mendel as Crooked Santa
Gene Morgan as First officer
William Orlamond as Crooked Santa
'Tonnage' Martin Wolfkeil as Store window Santa
Noah Young as Second officer

References

^ "Progressive Silent Film List: Good Cheer". silentera.com. Retrieved September 13, 2008.
^ Pareles, Jon; Chinen, Nate; Ratliff, Ben; Caramanica, Jon (2011). "New York Times: Good Cheer". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 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. 60–61. ISBN 978-0-517-52675-0. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
^ Johnston, Edward G. (January 30, 1926), "Opinions on Current Short Subjects: Good Cheer", Motion Picture News, 33 (5), New York City, New York: Motion Picture News, Inc.: 590, retrieved January 28, 2023 This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.