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. The gang all comes to visit Wheezer in his new home, setting off an alarm that causes the police and the fire department to come over. At that time, Wheezer's new mother and father decide to adopt Mary Ann as well. The couple's friends all each adopt a child as well; even Farina is adopted by the maid at Wheezer's new home.
Practical Effects
Real fire trucks and police cars crashing the party
Acting
Wheezer's devastating puppy eyes could stop wars
Director
Robert F. McGowan
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Allen 'Farina' Hoskins was the series' first Black star, earning $350 a week at age five — more than most Black actors in Hollywood at the time.
This was the first 'Our Gang' talkie; you can actually hear Wheezer speak, though much of the comedy remains silent-film physicality.
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