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Title: The Little Rascals : The Life and Times of Our Gang by Richard W. Bann, Leonard Maltin ISBN: 0-517-58325-9 Publisher: Three Rivers Press Pub. Date: 24 November, 1992 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $21.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.86 (14 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: The Real Story Behind:"The Little Rascals!"
Comment: This is the first real book to take a look into the creation,development and success of a popular movie comedy series:"The Little Rascals!".Noted film historians:Leonard Maltin And Richard Bann give the readers insight into the creation of the earliest films,the choosing of the kids that appeared in the series.Plot synopsis,Air dates,behind the scene facts about the incidents that occured during the filming of the shorts and biographies of the cast members.the book also looks at the creation of the other film series that were shot at the studio and about the Man who started it all:Mr.Hal Roach.Maltin and Bann also include a look at "The Our Gang"series successful revival on local and network kids tv shows and two new chapters that were not in the original l977 manuscript:A look at the merchandising of "The Little Rascals"that occured long before the series tv revival and a bio about the series other guiding genius:Robert McGowan. Along with an entire new collection of rare photos and an updated of the book's text."The Little Rascals:The Life & Times Of The Our Gang!" is a must for fans of movie comedies,kids tv and for the history of truly talented and funny kid actors.
Rating: 5
Summary: One of the best film books of all time!
Comment: Originally published in the late 1970s, this updated (1992) Little Rascals edition has many attractive features. A film by flim synopsis is featured, along with Maltin and Bann's personal reviews of each film. A comprehensive cast listing is included, along with release dates for each film, copious photos, information about Rascal "impostors," and detailed biographies of the major "Rascals." A background of Hal Roach Studios, where the Rascals movies were made, is also included. The updated edition features information about film production costs, and even has a section on the Our Gang Cafe!
If you grew up watching the Little Rascals on television, you will love this book. Thoroughly researched and written, Maltin and Bann have concocted a book for every Rascals fan and movie buff. This is truly one of the best film books of all time. The book's only drawback are the constant gripes about two people: Director Anthony Mack and Rascals wartime leading lady Janet Burston. It is clear that their films are weak, but the constant griping about them wears thin after awhile.
All in all, however, this is a book I could not put down; I am on my third copy, having worn out the first two. Last updated in 1992, this book begs for a 21st Century revision, considering that several "lost" Rascals have been located, along with a few of the previous "lost" films.
A must have for every movie buff. 5 Stars.
Rating: 4
Summary: Good companion to the films
Comment: Like some reviewers, I bought this when it first came out in the 70s when I was a kid and a fan of the (edited) rascals episodes on TV. Good stuff as a whole, the only book you'll ever really need on the Rascals. You may disagree with some reviews and some of your favorite rascals films might get trahsed (in my case-Shiver My Timbers). But it does introduce you to the world of the Silent Our Gangs and it's safe to say this book may have created the market that exists for the Silent Gang films that are out on VHS and DVD. In either case-get the book and you'll see what I mean. An addendum may be needed since quite a few of the lost Silent Gang films have surfaced since the 1992 updating of this book (especially Hal Roach's favorite "Your Own Back yard" and the very first Our Gang film from 1922).
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Title:Little Rascals, Vol. 1 & 2 ASIN: B00004U293 Publisher: Hallmark Home Entertainment Pub. Date: 15 August, 2000 List Price(USD): $14.98 Comparison N/A, buy it from Amazon for $12.28 |
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Title:The Our Gang Story ASIN: B00005B1WW Publisher: Goodtimes Home Video Pub. Date: 01 March, 2001 List Price(USD): $4.95 Comparison N/A, buy it from Amazon for $4.95 |
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Title:Little Rascals Vols. 3-4 ASIN: B00009YXFK Publisher: Lionsgate/Fox Pub. Date: 17 February, 2004 List Price(USD): $14.98 Comparison N/A, buy it from Amazon for $12.28 |
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Title:Our Gang - Little Rascals Greatest Hits ASIN: B00005B1WX Publisher: Goodtimes Home Video Pub. Date: 01 March, 2001 List Price(USD): $4.95 Comparison N/A, buy it from Amazon for $4.95 |
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Title: And Jerry Mathers As "the Beaver" by Jerry Mathers, Herb Fagen ISBN: 0425163709 Publisher: Boulevard (Trd Pap) Pub. Date: July, 1998 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
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