Jean Darling, one of the last surviving "original" cast members of the “Our Gang” comedy short subjects who also appeared in the original Broadway production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Carousel”, has died. Darling was 93 and died Friday in Rodgau, Germany, where she had lived with her son, Roy Bowen. Her friend Rene Riva, a Dutch actor and singer who directed Darling in 2013 in the short silent comedy film “The Butler’s Tale”, confirmed her death. Darling was also believed to be one of the last surviving actors who worked during the silent film era.....To Read More....
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| American children's film comedy group "Our Gang" (left to right) Wheezer, Jean Darling, Farina, Joe Cobb (1917 - 2002), Harry Spear, Mary Ann Jackson and Patsy the dog. Photo: Hulton Archive/Getty Images |
Editor's Note:
Forty one child actors were part of the "Our Gang" series. Going from
Hollywood's Silent Era starting in 1922 and ending in 1944. The name
"Little Rascals" was later used for television to meet contractural
requirements between Hal Roach and MGM, but they were all "Our Gang"
features. RK
"For a detailed
listing of the Our Gang child actors, recurring adult actors, directors, and
writers, see Our Gang personnel."
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