Robert F. McGowan — Director (43)
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Spook Spoofing (1928) WikiData IMDb TMDB
Spook Spoofing
director: Robert F. McGowan actor: Allen 'Farina' Hoskins / Joe Cobb …
As a joke, several members of the gang convince Farina, who is "brave but superstitious", that he's caused the demise of a young acquaintance and must therefore lay the body (actually still very alive) to rest in the old burying ground, under the watchful eye of "the graveyard witch". The joke backfires spectacularly on the pranksters.
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Dog Days (1925) WikiData IMDb TMDB
Dog Days
director: Robert F. McGowan actor: Joe Cobb / Jackie Condon …
The boys are showing off their dogs to each other when little rich girl Mary Kornman rides by in her pony-drawn cart. When the pony shies and runs away, Mickey comes to the rescue with his dog. In gratitude, Mary invites all the boys and their dogs to her party, much to the chagrin of her wealthy mother.
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High Society (1924) WikiData IMDb TMDB
High Society
director: Robert F. McGowan
other title: 上流社會
Mickey is a poor boy who lives with his Uncle Pat. While they're broke, they're also very happy. Since Pat hasn't legally adopted Mickey, Aunt Kate gains custody and takes him to her mansion.
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July Days (1923) WikiData IMDb TMDB
July Days
director: Robert F. McGowan actor: Sunshine Sammy Morrison / Joe Cobb …
The gang is trying just about anything to pass the time during their summer vacation. As usual, Mickey and Jack are trying to win the affections of Mary. In the interim, the village blacksmith, "Dad" Anderson, receives a lucrative contract to produce a creation of his: a sail-propelled scooter. The gang is lucky enough to get a hold of a few of these scooters, and happily sail down the city streets.
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Railroadin' (1929) WikiData IMDb TMDB
Railroadin'
director: Robert F. McGowan actor: Bobby 'Wheezer' Hutchins / Joe Cobb …
The gang is playing around the railroad station, and Joe and Chubby's father, an engineer, lectures against the kids playing in such a dangerous area. True to his word, after Joe and Chubby's father leaves, a crazy man starts a train with most of the kids on it, save for Farina who is nearly run over several times. Once Farina manages to climb aboard himself, the kids attempt to stop the runaway locomotive, but have no luck until the engine crashes into a grocery truck. As it turns out, however, the entire incident is revealed to be a dream Farina had as Joe and Chubby's father lectured the kids about rail-yard safety.