Mary and Wheezer live with a malicious step mother. One day, when she is out, they decide to throw a party for the Gang.

If you have about twenty minutes and you want to see what a 1920s house looks like right before it gets absolutely demolished by a group of unsupervised toddlers, The Spanking Age is worth the time. It’s not the best Our Gang short—it’s a bit too repetitive for that—but if you enjoy watching the mechanics of a silent c...

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

Robert F. McGowan

Eduardo Notari
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"If you have about twenty minutes and you want to see what a 1920s house looks like right before it gets absolutely demolished by a group of unsupervised toddlers, The Spanking Age is worth the time. It’s not the best Our Gang short—it’s a bit too repetitive for that—but if you enjoy watching the mechanics of a silent comedy mess, it’s a solid pick. People who hate child actors or find 1920s domestic discipline jokes uncomfortable should probably skip it, though. The whole thing is built on this..."

Bobby 'Wheezer' Hutchins
Robert A. McGowan, H.M. Walker
United States

