Directing

Robert A. McGowan

Born May 22, 1901 · Denver, Colorado, USA

Died June 20, 1955 · aged 54

Robert Anthony McGowan (May 22, 1901 – June 20, 1955) was an American screenwriter and film director. He is the nephew of film director and producer Robert F. McGowan. Both are known for their work in the Our Gang film series.

Known For

Joy ScoutsJoy Scouts · 1939
Joy Scouts
6.81939
MovieComedy
The Boys Scouts give a demonstration of their camping skills, but Our Gang are excluded from participating because they are not yet old enough. Undeterred, the kids head off on their own unsupervised camping adventure, with comically disastrous results.
Boxing GlovesBoxing Gloves · 1929
Boxing Gloves
6.21929
MovieComedyFamily
The Rascals have a boxing arena that could pack them in if they could find fighters who would actually mix it up. Harry and Farina notice a rivalry between two very large young kids, Joe and Chubby, that would fill the bill if only the two heavyweights would put aside their gentle natures. Farina gets an idea: tell each of the lads that the other will take a dive in the second round. So the fight begins and the stands are filled; but will the combatants actually throw a punch? Ernie has one more trick up his sleeve to get the fists flying and the crowd on its feet. Sweet science indeed.
Cat, Dog & Co.Cat, Dog & Co. · 1929
Cat, Dog & Co.
6.71929
MovieFamilyComedy
Farina, Joe, and friends use dogs to power their "roadsters," but following a lesson from the head of the Be Kind to Animals Society, they make it their cause to rescue animals from bad treatment. Joe even manages to find patience for a nagging flea that persists in biting him. Meanwhile, Wheezer, who has been tormenting animals with his games, dreams that the animals have turned the tables on him.
The Spanking AgeThe Spanking Age · 1928
The Spanking Age
6.01928
MovieComedy
Mary Ann Jackson and Bobby "Wheezer" Hutchins are the children of a widowed inventor who are forced to endure the cruelties of their stepmother and stepsister. The kids get even by rigging a few clever contraptions of their own. In the end the father sells a patent worth millions. Before that, the Our Gang kids bring out out the old "alum" gag, along with several other tried-and-true comedy bits.
Tiny TroublesTiny Troubles · 1939
Tiny Troubles
6.81939
MovieComedy
Alfalfa "trades in" his whining baby brother for another baby--who turns out to be a midget criminal.
Fightin' FoolsFightin' Fools · 1941
Fightin' Fools
6.61941
MovieComedy
While the Our Gang kids are enjoying the local swimming hole, a rival group ties all their clothes in knots. Our Gang challenges the meanies, and the two sides have a military-style battle using fruits and vegetables for ammunition.
The First Seven YearsThe First Seven Years · 1930
The First Seven Years
5.81930
MovieComedy
Jackie gets in a duel over the affections of Mary Ann.
When the Wind BlowsWhen the Wind Blows · 1930
When the Wind Blows
6.71930
MovieComedy
Jackie throws his schoolbook out the window in disgust, but then climbs outside to retrieve it. Finding himself locked out, he tries various means of getting back inside without his parents finding out. When his parents mistake his noises for a burglar, a local policeman is called, but he seems incompetent to catch either the phony burglar or the real one who has shown up in the meantime

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