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Harold "Slim" Switzer is a Actor American born on 16 january 1925 at Paris (USA)
Harold Frederick Switzer (January 16, 1925 – April 14, 1967) was an American child actor, most notable for appearing in the Our Gang short subjects series as an extra. He was the older brother of gang member Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer, one of the series' most popular and best-remembered characters.
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Birth name Harold Frederick Switzer
Nationality USA
Birth 16 january 1925 at Paris (USA)
Death 14 april 1967 (at 42 years) at Glendale (USA)
Nationality USA
Birth 16 january 1925 at Paris (USA)
Death 14 april 1967 (at 42 years) at Glendale (USA)
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All About Hash (1940)
, 10minutesDirected by Edward L. Cahn
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Children's films
Actors Robert Blake, George McFarland, Carl Switzer, Darla Hood, Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas, Leonard Landy
Roles Extra
Rating53%
It seems that Mickey is upset over the fact that his parents spend every Monday night arguing. The reason: Mickey's mom invariably serves hash made from the Sunday-dinner leftovers, and Mickey's dad hates hash. To teach the two adults a lesson, the Our Gang kids stage a skit on a local radio program, ending with a heartfelt plea by Mickey to stop the quarrelling.
The Big Premiere (1940)
Directed by Edward L. Cahn
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Children's films
Actors George McFarland, Carl Switzer, Darla Hood, Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas, Robert Blake, Darwood Kaye
Roles Extra
Rating60%
The gang unintentionally wreaks havoc at the gala Hollywood premiere of the adventure epic "Gun Boats". Chased away by the angry authorities, the undaunted kids decide to stage their own movie premiere—and they even film a movie for the occasion. Alas, the gang's cinematic effort, entitled The Mysteeryus Mystery, is not quite as entertaining as the efforts by Buckwheat to remove his feet from a block of cement.
The New Pupil (1940)
Directed by Edward L. Cahn
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Children's films
Actors George McFarland, Carl Switzer, Robert Blake, Darla Hood, Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas, May McAvoy
Roles Classroom extra
Rating58%
Sally (Juanita Quigley) is a new student at the school that the gang goes to. Upon Sally's arrival, Alfalfa and Spanky literally fall over each other trying to get her attention, leaving the gang's traditional sweetheart Darla in the lurch. But when it turns out that Sally cannot stand either one of the boys, she and Darla cook up a scheme to dampen their romantic aspirations.
Captain Spanky's Show Boat (1939)
Directed by Edward L. Cahn
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Children's films
Actors George McFarland, Tommy Bond, Carl Switzer, Sidney Kibrick, Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas, Robert Blake
Rating62%
Once again, the gang stages an elaborate musical show in Spanky's backyard. Angered over the fact that Alfalfa has been chosen as the show's singing star, bully Tommy Butch sneaks backstage with the intention of sabotaging the production. But Butch is hoisted on his own petard, and the show goes on as scheduled.
Clown Princes (1939)
Directed by George Sidney
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Children's films
Actors Carl Switzer, George McFarland, Eugene "Porky" Lee, Darla Hood, Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas, Leonard Landy
Roles Extra
Rating64%
When the gang goes to Porky's house, they learn that his family is in danger of eviction unless they pay their landlord the balance remaining on their rent. The gang decides to raise the money by setting up a circus in Porky's barn, with Spanky as the ringleader. A sideshow outside introduces the kid circus' young patrons to Oogie-Boogie, the Wildman from Borneo (Buckwheat), Mademoiselle Darla, the Greatest Rattlesnake Charmer in the World, and the World's Shortest and Tallest Men (Slapsie in a beard and Sniffles on stilts). Also included in the sideshow are the Head Without a Body (Porky), and The Famous Sime and Neez Twins - two boys with their clothes stitched together, revealed as such when Violet the Goat eats the grass skirt covering the stitching.
Cousin Wilbur (1939)
Directed by George Sidney
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Children's films
Actors Carl Switzer, George McFarland, Scotty Beckett, Darla Hood, Tommy Bond, Sidney Kibrick
Roles Club member
Rating67%
Against his will, Alfalfa invites his sissified Cousin Wilbur (Our Gang alumni Scotty Beckett) to join the All 4 One Club. The enterprising Wilbur immediately increases the membership by offering cash compensation (usually a penny or two) for every black eye and busted nose administered by Butch and Woim. When the two tough guys try to muscle in on the club, Wilbur surprises everyone by proving himself to be the best bare-knuckle fighter on the block.
Dad for a Day (1939)
Directed by Edward L. Cahn
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Children's films
Actors Robert Blake, George McFarland, Carl Switzer, Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas, Leonard Landy, Darwood Kaye
Roles Club member
Rating65%
While planning to participate in the annual Fathers and Sons Day Picnic, the Our Gang kids are reminded that their pal Mickey has no father. The kids prevail upon friendly gas-station owner Mr. Henry to act as Mickey's surrogate dad during the festivities. Not only does Mr. Henry win every competition, but he also works up enough nerve to propose to Mickey's widowed mother (he'll appear again in All About Hash).
Time Out for Lessons (1939)
Directed by Edward L. Cahn
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Children's films
Actors Carl Switzer, George McFarland, Darla Hood, Robert Blake, Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas, Leonard Landy
Rating61%
Reprimanded by his father for his poor grades, Alfalfa is told that, unless he improves his academic standing, he'll never get to college. Alfalfa responds, "Don't 'D' stand for 'Dandy'?" He then informs his father that he intends to sail through college on a football scholarship. Alfalfa dreams that he is a student at "Hale University" (a spoof of Yale University) and that he is a big football star with poor grades. During his dream about future gridiron triumphs, Alfalfa is brought down to earth when he envisions himself being disqualified from the inevitable "big game" due to his lousy grades. Awakening from this nightmare, our hero vows to put football on the back burner in favor of cracking the books.
Aladdin's Lantern (1938)
Directed by Gordon Douglas, George Sidney
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Children's films
Actors Carl Switzer, Darla Hood, George McFarland, Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas, Eugene "Porky" Lee, Darwood Kaye
Roles Extra
Rating64%
The gang members are putting on a musical show about Aladdin and his lamp. While Spanky, Alfalfa, and Darla endeavor to stick to the script (such as it is), their efforts are undermined by smaller kids Buckwheat and Porky.
Came the Brawn (1938)
Directed by Gordon Douglas
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Children's films
Actors Carl Switzer, Tommy Bond, Darla Hood, George McFarland, Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas, Eugene "Porky" Lee
Roles Extra
Rating68%
The Little Ranger (1938)
Directed by Gordon Douglas
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Children's films
Actors Carl Switzer, Tommy Bond, Sidney Kibrick, Darla Hood, Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas, Eugene "Porky" Lee
Roles Member of Butch's gang
Rating67%
Snubbed by his girlfriend Darla, Alfalfa accepts the invitation of tomboyish Muggsy to attend the local picture show. While watching the adventures of his favorite cowboy star, Alfalfa dreams that he himself is a Wild West sheriff, with his pals Buckwheat and Porky as deputies. Naturally, Darla also figures prominently in Alfalfa's dream, as does his archrival Butch. What happens next determines Alfalfa's destiny when he wakes up from his dream.
Three Men in a Tub (1938)
, 10minutesDirected by Nate Watt
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Children's films
Actors Carl Switzer, Darla Hood, Darwood Kaye, Eugene "Porky" Lee, Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas, George McFarland
Roles Kid who falls in the water
Rating64%
Fishy Tales (1937)
Directed by Gordon Douglas
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Children's films
Actors Carl Switzer, Tommy Bond, Sidney Kibrick, Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas, George McFarland, Eugene "Porky" Lee
Roles Audience extra
Rating72%
Glove Taps (1937)
Directed by Gordon Douglas
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Children's films
Actors Carl Switzer, Tommy Bond, Eugene "Porky" Lee, Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas, George McFarland, Sidney Kibrick
Roles Kid at the fight
Rating73%
Butch explains that he clobbers every kid in school to prove that he is in charge. By a fluke, weak-kneed Alfalfa is chosen to face Butch in the barnyard boxing ring—and he has only one day to train for the big bout.
Hearts Are Thumps (1937)
Directed by Gordon Douglas
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Children's films
Actors George McFarland, Carl Switzer, Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas, Darla Hood, Eugene "Porky" Lee, Darwood Kaye
Roles Extra
Rating74%