The First Seven Years is a 1930 Our Gang short comedy film, the 96th in the series, directed by Robert F. McGowan.

Plot

Jackie and Speck are both in love with Mary Ann, but she is not interested in any boys. However, after battering Jackie, she suggests that Jackie and Speck fight in a duel for her affection. Jackie and Speck fight with real swords that have been used to damage a tire and shred clothing. They drop their swords and fight with their fists. Jackie wins, but Speck's father holds Jackie down while Speck strikes Jackie until Jackie's elderly grandmother intervenes and knocks Speck's dad down, with the gang cheering.

Cast

The Gang

• Jackie Cooper as Jackie

• Norman Chaney as Chubby

• Allen Hoskins as Farina

• Bobby Hutchins as Wheezer

• Mary Ann Jackson as Mary Ann

• Donald Haines as Speck

• Pete the Pup as Himself

Additional cast

• Otto Fries as Speck's father

• Edgar Kennedy as Kennedy the Cop

• Emma Reed as Farina's mother

• Joy Winthrop as Granny

See also

• Our Gang filmography

References

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