Farina's mother is very ill and the mortgage is due. He tries to take over her laundry business, but the kids just wreck the clothes.

Alright, so if you're into old-school charm and the kind of innocent mischief only the Our Gang kids could pull off, then yeah, The Smile Wins is absolutely worth a watch. It’s a neat little time capsule, really. If you love classic silent shorts or just appreciate seeing kids be kids on screen, you'll probably dig it....


Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Robert F. McGowan

Ralph Ince
Community
Log in to comment.
"Alright, so if you're into old-school charm and the kind of innocent mischief only the Our Gang kids could pull off, then yeah, The Smile Wins is absolutely worth a watch. It’s a neat little time capsule, really. If you love classic silent shorts or just appreciate seeing kids be kids on screen, you'll probably dig it. But if you need fast pacing, intricate plots, or dialogue that isn't delivered via intertitles, you might find it a bit slow. This one kicks off with Farina. His mom's not doing ..."
Clarence Moorehouse
Hal Roach, Robert A. McGowan, H.M. Walker
United States

