Catalogue of Pathépictures Selected for Educational, Religious and Social Groups (1925)

PATHEPICTURES 33 The Our Gang Comedies A series of two-reel comedies acted by children for all who are young in years and in spirit. These comedies present the largest group of children ever gathered together in any series of motion pictures, not little stage children, but natural, wholesome boys and girls, each with unusual personality and ability. This crowd does all the things we grown-ups did when we were children — or wanted to if we didn't. They are ably assisted by some trained domestic animals that, like the children, live their parts instead of acting them. These pictures, with a laugh to a foot, are invaluable for non-theatrical programs. OUR GANG (M., H.S., J.) 2 Reels One member of the gang has a widowed mother who keeps the village store. A rival merchant opens a shop across the street and by questionable methods lures the widow's customers away from her. The gang decides to take a hand and, with the help of all the pet animals in town, it stages such a show that the widow's business is restored and her competitor seeks his fortune in a more peaceful town. THE FIRE FIGHTERS (M., H.S., J., Ch.) 2 Reels Our Gang forms a village fire company and finds an old lire engine to use. When it turns out that the water they play on the fire is real "Fire Water*' — from a secret still in the old engine — funny complications arise before the bootlegger is arrested. Trained domestic animals do some funny "flapper work." ONE TERRIBLE DAY (M., H.S., J., Ch.) 2 Reels A newly-rich society matron entertains a group of East Side youngsters at her summer home. She doesn't want much publicity— only her picture in the paper and a twocolumn write-up. The East Side group (Our Gang) is taken in her Packard to her country estate. After the crowd has rounded out a perfect day, the lady feels that she has earned any publicity that may result from her charitable (?) act. SATURDAY MORNING (M., H.S., J., Ch.) 2 Reels The little rich boy is riding with his groom; the little freckled-faced boy is driven forth to a music lesson; Sunshine Sammy and his small sister are delivering laundry: and the littlest one is just playing around. They meet and unanimously change the plans made for them by their parents. A swimming hole — an impromptu raft — pirates — and law and authority disguised as outraged and indignant parents, make up as lively a tale as ever was flashed on any screen. A QUIET STREET (M., H.S., J., Ch.) 2 Reels Deals with four small boys who do all the things that boys do. A new policeman moves on the street with a boy in his family. Naturally, the policeman's son fights with the other four and when they see his father calling the station they think that they are to be arrested. The policemen, however, are after Red Mike, a desperate character they have been trying to catch for a long time. By frantically running from the police the boys and their dog lead them to the place where Red Mike is hiding and so assist in his capture. THE CHAMPION (M., H.S., J.) 2 Reels When the policeman tells Sammy that he will have to pay a dollar for the apple he has stolen or go to jail, Sammy decides to stage a prize fight. He first tries to train two little pickanninies but is forced to look for better material. Two other small boys get into a fight over a little girl and Sammy finally persuades them to settle their dispute in the ring. The fight takes place in Sammy's barn where both the competitors undergo an hour of intensive training. A large crowd of boys and the little girl in question and two of her friends form the audience. It is a thrilling fight but in the middle of it, the two fighters see another boy, a young dude, going off with their girl, so they both pitch into him. He is rescued by the girls who carry him off, so the pugilists shake hands and call off the fight. At this point the policeman comes along and in a minute you can not find a boy in sight. THE COBBLER (M., H.S., J. Ch.) 2 Reels The old cobbler is the Gang's best friend, lie mends their balls and lets them play in his shop. One day the little rich girl comes to get her shoes fixed and as they all long