| Spook-Spoofing | |
| Director: | Robert F. McGowan |
| Producer: | Robert F. McGowan Hal Roach |
| Starring: | Joe Cobb Jackie Condon Allen Hoskins Bobby Hutchins Mildred Kornman Jay R. Smith Harry Spear Bobby Dean Johnny Aber Pete the Pup Charles A. Bachman Charles Lloyd |
| Cinematography: | Art Lloyd |
| Editing: | Richard C. Currier |
| Distributor: | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
| Runtime: | [1] |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | Silent English intertitles |
Spook–Spoofing is a 1928 Our Gang short silent comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan.[2] [3] It was the 70th Our Gang short to be released.[4]
The gang mercilessly taunt and bully superstitious Farina, who retaliates with a magic charm on one Harry. Harry then plays dead and the gang encourage Farina to bury the “corpse”.
At over 31 minutes, Spook-Spoofing is the longest silent Our Gang short produced. It was initially included in the Little Rascals television package, but was later withdrawn for perceived racial insensitivities.
Bobby Dean was originally chosen as a replacement for Joe Cobb, once Joe outgrew his role. Dean died in 1929 due to health issues, appearing in only Our Gang shorts.
Jean Darling does not appear in this film but is featured in promotional photos.