Uncle Tom’s Uncle (1926)

Nov 6, 2016

Hal Roach Studios
Starring: Joe Cobb, Mickey Daniels
Directed by: Robert F. McGowan

Synopsis: The gang plan to put on a presentation of Uncle Tom’s Cabin but only if Uncle Tom, played by Joe, can finish his yard work.

Kitty Cameo: In the middle of the play the Gang’s dog, who is tied to the outside of the cabin, spots a cat sitting on the porch.

Our Gang - Uncle Tom's Uncle cat on porch with arched back

A bit of animation is used to make the cat arch its back and its tail bristle out.

Our Gang - Uncle Tom's Uncle cat on porch with arched back and tail bristling animated gif

The dog runs after the cat, spinning the cabin around and around.

Our Gang - Uncle Tom's Uncle dog chasing after cat on porch and spinning cabin

Finally the kids are able to stop the cabin from spinning.

Our Gang - Uncle Tom's Uncle kids stop cabin from spinning with cat on porch

Final Mewsings: Leave it to a cat to add a bit more excitement to a show.

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