High Society (1924 film)

High Society is a 1924 American short silent comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan.[1][2] It was the 29th Our Gang short subject released.

This article is about the 1924 film. For other uses, see High society (disambiguation).

High Society
Title card
Directed byRobert F. McGowan
Produced byHal Roach
Written byFrank Capra
Hal Roach
H. M. Walker
StarringMickey Daniels
Joe Cobb
Jackie Condon
Mary Kornman
Allen Hoskins
Andy Samuel
Sonny Loy
Pal the Dog
Patrick Kelly
Evelyn Burns
F. F. Guenste
Sam Lufkin
Charles A. Bachman
Jack Gavin
CinematographyFrank Young
Edited byT. J. Crizer
Distributed byPathé Exchange
Release date
  • August 24, 1924 (1924-08-24)
Running time
25:08
CountryUnited States
LanguageSilent (English intertitles)

Plot

Mickey lives a simple but satisfying life with his Uncle Patrick. His wealthy Aunt Kate petitions and wins custody of Mickey, forcing him to leave his home and his uncle, his friends, and his dog behind. Fighting with his cousin Percy and forced to take daily baths and manicures, Mickey is miserable. He writes a letter to Uncle Pat asking him and the gang to come visit.

During their visit the gang destroys the house, including swinging from the chandelier and skating on a liquid soap 'ice rink' in the kitchen. An alarm is sent out, bringing the police, the fire department, an ambulance, and others to the house just as Aunt Kate arrives home. Seeing the destruction and realizing her mistake in bringing Mickey to her home, Aunt Kate asks Uncle Pat to take Mickey back, to both of their delight.

Cast

The Gang

Additional cast
  • Patrick Kelly as Uncle Pat Kelly
  • Evelyn Burns as Aunt Kate Kelly
  • F. F. Guenste as butler
  • Sam Lufkin as police detective
  • Charles A. Bachman as police detective
  • Jack Gavin as police detective

References
  1. "Silent Era: High Society". silentera.com. Retrieved September 13, 2008.
  2. Holden, Stephen. "New York Times: High Society". NY Times. Retrieved September 13, 2008.
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