Norman "Chubby" Chaney

full name: Norman Myers Chaney
professional nickname: Chubby
born Oct. 18, 1914, in Cambridge, MD
died May 29, 1936, in Baltimore, MD, of myocarditis

Special note: It's long been published that Norman was born on Jan. 18, 1918, which would make him 11 years old when he joined Our Gang (despite the publicity at the time saying he was 9 years old). However, a member of thelittlerascals.net named "rhapsody" researched Norman's death certificate, which revealed that he was 21 years, 6 months, and 28 days old on the date of his death. This would mean that his birthdate was Nov. 1. 1914. The 1920 census states that he was 5 1/2 years old at the time, with a younger sister named Ruth. Interestingly, the 1930 census, taken after he joined Our Gang, states that he was only 11 years old with an OLDER sister named Ruth. I suspect that even the folks at Hal Roach Studios didn't know his actual age. After all, he was brought in to replace Joe Cobb, who was being aged out of the series. Norman was two years older than Joe, so being passed off as 11 would have made good sense. And indeed, his first contract states that he was 11 years old. The death certificate also gives his birthplace as Baltimore.

BUT WAIT!!! There's actually more to this story! As revealed at the Norman "Chubby" Chaney tumblr page, the death certificate, which was filled out by Norman's maternal uncle, had the information wrong! We now have Norman's birth certificate, which states that he was born on Oct. 18, 1914, in Cambridge - not Nov. 1, 1914, in Baltimore. Now, of course, it's easy to see why his birthyear would be changed, but why change the month and day to Jan. 18? Well, if the birth certificate has the correct date, then it's easy to see how a typo can turn 10/18 into 1/18. Certainly easier than changing 11/1 into 1/18.

1928

On July 30th of this year, The Sun of Baltimore, MD, ran an ad for Loew's Century Theater, in which it stated that from 1 to 7 p.m., auditions for the Joe Cobb character in a locally-made Our Gang comedy would be held. Norman is the one who wound up winning this contest. The auditions for the remaining kids took place from July 31st to August 4th.
On August 5th, The Sun of Baltimore, MD, ran an ad for Carlin's Joyland that read: "See movies made 2 p.m. today. Your chance to see movies made just as they are made in Hollywood! A full staff of motion picture directors, camera men and equipment will start producing an 'Our Gang' comedy. Don't miss this treat!"
On August 6th, The Sun of Baltimore, MD, ran another ad for Carlin's Joyland that read: "Hollywood brought to Carlin's Joyland! Yesterday thousands saw the start of the 'Our Gang' movie comedy being made at Carlin's. Be on hand 2 p.m. today - tomorrow - Wednesday (the 8th)."
On October 31st, The Evening Sun of Baltimore, MD, published an article about Norman winning the grand prize in an Our Gang contest. This article can be accessed by clicking here.
Also on October 31st, other newspapers reported on the results of the contest. The Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch (VA) reported that the contest had been conducted by Loew's Incorporated, and said that Norman was "a clever cornetist and possesses an unusual capacity for hot dogs." They went on to say that Norman would be getting a 3-month contract at $100 per week in addition to having all expenses paid getting to and from Hollywood, both for himself and his mother. The Dayton Daily News (OH) reported that Norman at the time weighed 114 pounds and was three feet tall. The Indianapolis News reported that Norman played the part of Joe Cobb in the local film, which was also made in 24 other cities. The Evansville Courier and Journal (IN) of November 11th explained that each film was exhibited in its city of origin before being sent to California, where Hal Roach viewed each one of them and then selected Norman as the winner of the contest.
On November 5th, The Sun of Baltimore, MD, ran an ad for the Century Theater which stated that Norman Chaney, Baltimore's "Our Gang" contest winner, would be appearing in person. Similar ads appeared on the 6th, 7th and 9th.

Pie Eeters Champeenship (featured role): Aug. 20, 1928 - Roach - locally-made Our Gang comedy; Filmed Aug. 5 to 8, 1928. Norman played the Joe Cobb role in this locally-made short in Baltimore, which was subsequently sent to the Roach studio, resulting in his entry into the real Our Gang series. This was one of 25 such shorts made in 25 different cities. Typically, the title reported was Pie Eatin' Champeens or Pie Eetin' Champeens, which may have been the actual title of the Baltimore version as well. The title given here for the Baltimore version derives from an ad for the theater screening it. Jack Roach (Hal's brother) directed this version and may have directed the others as well, as each one would have only taken a few days to shoot. Newspapers in Dayton credited him for their version.

1929

Judging by the amount of his first paycheck, Norman's first day as a salaried Our Gang kid was March 19th of this year, which was a Tuesday. However, the contract signed on April 18th was retroactively effective starting on March 18th, so perhaps somebody forgot that he didn't work that Monday. This was the short-term contract that resulted from the contest prize, and was due to expire on June 17, 1929. Norman started off at $100 a week.
It was director Bob McGowan who gave Norman the nickname "Chubby."
On April 19th, the Standard Union of Brooklyn, NY, reported the following: "Our Gang comedy kids have a new member, Norman Chaney, an 11-year-old boy from Baltimore. Norman was the winner of the Loew's Theatres' Our Gang contest. Upon his arrival he was initiated into the official Our Gang organization, called the Whangeedoodle Club, for which Joe Cobb is president, Farina, secretary and Harry Spear treasurer. Norman was immediately elected vice-president."
On August 5th, the Hollywood Daily Citizen reported that Chubby was signed that day to a long-term contract.
Around August, during a hiatus for the Our Gang series, Chubby visited his hometown of Baltimore.
The August 24th Motion Picture Herald reported the following: "Norman 'Chubby' Chaney, no relation to Lon - is the new Rascal to join Hal Roach's gang and he hails from Baltimore, Md. Chubby was discovered a few months ago when a nation-wide contest was conducted by Loew's Theatres, Inc., to find child personalities for 'Our Gang.' Chubby Chaney was the only youngster selected from the contestants by Roach and McGowan to become a permanent member of 'Our Gang.' He was signed on a long term contract, after having been tried out in an 'Our Gang' talking comedy. The new Fatty is the first addition made to the Hal Roach Rascals since 1927. Chubby Chaney, 9 year old, wobbles the scales up to 106 pounds, and measures 47 inches in height. He has been enrolled in fifth grade studies in the Our Gang School by Fern Carter, teacher." So what does this get wrong? Well, for starters, Chubby was 14, and not 9. He was initially signed to a short-term contract, so the try-out period would have covered more than one film. And Mary Ann Jackson had joined the Gang in 1928.
The August 31st Motion Picture Herald reported that Chubby had been signed on July 27th. This is consistent with when his contract expired two years later.
On September 14th, the Scripps-Howard newspaper syndicate published an article on Chubby, which can be accessed by clicking here.
According to Dorothy DeBorba, Edgar Kennedy coached Chubby on making facial expressions, including Kennedy's signature "slow burn."

90. Railroadin' (supporting role: Chubby aka Chub): June 15, 1929 - Roach/MGM - talkie - 2 reels - prod. G-24 - Our Gang series; Filmed Apr. 17 to 25, 1929. ©Dec. 9, 1929.
92. Lazy Days (small part: Chub): Aug. 24, 1929 - Roach/MGM - talkie - 2 reels - prod. G-26 - Our Gang series; Also listed for Aug. 15, 1929, and Oct. 24, 1929. Filmed June 10 to 20, 1929. ©Aug. 26, 1929.
91. Boxing Gloves (featured role: Chubby Chaney): Sep. 9, 1929 - Roach/MGM - talkie - 2 reels - prod. G-25 - Our Gang series; Filmed May 13 to 25, 1929. ©Sep. 9, 1929.
93. Bouncing Babies (small part: Chubby): Oct. 12, 1929 - Roach/MGM - talkie - 2 reels - prod. G-27 - Our Gang series; Filmed July 5 to 15, 1929. ©Sep. 23, 1929.
94. Moan & Groan, Inc. (supporting role: Chubby aka Chub): Dec. 7, 1929 - Roach/MGM - talkie - 2 reels - prod. G-28 - Our Gang series; Filmed Sep. 3 to 14, 1929. ©Dec. 2, 1929.

1930

On January 27th of this year, the stars of Hal Roach Studios, including the Our Gang kids, were featured in a special edition of the radio program "Voices From Filmland" on CBS. This was broadcast from the KHJ studio in Hollywood.
On September 2nd, Chubby's salary was increased to $150 a week.

95. Shivering Shakespeare (featured role: Chubby aka Norman): Jan. 25, 1930 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-29 - Our Gang series; Filmed Sep. 30 to Oct. 12, 1929. ©Dec. 17, 1929.
96. The First Seven Years (supporting role: Chubby): Mar. 1, 1930 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-30 - Our Gang series; Filmed Oct. 28 to Nov. 16, 1929. ©Jan. 20, 1930. Also filmed in Spanish as Los pequeños papas.
97. When The Wind Blows (small part: Chubby): Apr. 5, 1930 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-31 - Our Gang series; Filmed Nov. 29 to Dec. 10, 1929. ©Feb. 10, 1930. Also filmed in Spanish as Las fantasmas.
98. Bear Shooters (supporting role: Chubby): May 17, 1930 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-32 - Our Gang series; Filmed Dec. 19, 1929, to Jan. 4, 1930, and Jan. 21, 1930. Also filmed in Spanish as Los cazadores de osos, as well as in French.
99. A Tough Winter (supporting role): June 21, 1930 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-33 - Our Gang series; Filmed Jan. 27 to Feb. 15, 1930. ©Apr. 14, 1930. Also filmed in German as Winter Wetter and in French as Semps d'hiver.
100. Pups Is Pups (supporting role: Chubby aka Chub): Aug. 30, 1930 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-34 - Our Gang series; Filmed Apr. 21 to May 9, 1930. ©July 2, 1930. Added to the National Film Registry on Dec. 28, 2004.
101. Teacher's Pet (supporting role: Chubby): Oct. 11, 1930 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-35 - Our Gang series; Filmed May 21 to 29, 1930. ©Nov. 24, 1930. Also made as Spanish version entitled Comenzo la escuela, which used the English original with full-frame cut-in titles, but wasn't accepted by MGM for release in this format.
102. School's Out (featured role: Chubby Chaney): Nov. 22, 1930 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-36 - Our Gang series; Filmed June 17 to 25, 1930.

1931

On March 14th, "Fly My Kite" finished filming, but Chubby remained under contract until July 25th. He seems to have continued turning up for his weekly checks until June 20th, when he was given a lump sum to cover the rest of his contract period.
On June 6th, while Chubby was still under contract, he posed with the other Our Gang kids, including the recently retired Farina Hoskins and Mary Ann Jackson, for some photos with some visitors to the studio.
On October 31st, Chubby entertained at the "Children's Hallowe'en Party" thrown by Bullock's in Los Angeles. Also performing as part of the program were Shirley Jean Rickert and Betty Jane Graham.
On November 14th, Chubby was among the entertainment at the May Company's circus, which was presented on its roof garden in Los Angeles.
On December 11th and 12th, a new E.F. Smith public market had its grand opening on Figueroa Street in Los Angeles. Chubby was part of the entertainment on one of the two days, as was Shirley Jean Rickert. They were both said to be appearing "courtesy of the Hal Roach studios," but neither was under contract with Roach at this point.

103. Helping Grandma (supporting role): Jan. 3, 1931 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-37 - Our Gang series; Filmed July 28 to Aug. 6, 1930. ©Oct. 1, 1930.
104. Love Business (featured role: Chubby aka Norman aka Chubsy-Ubsy): Feb. 14, 1931 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-38 - Our Gang series; Filmed Sep. 3 to 15, 1930, with retakes Sep. 20, 1930. ©Oct. 26, 1930.
105. Little Daddy (supporting role: Chubby): Mar. 28, 1931 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-39 - Our Gang series; Filmed Oct. 30 to Nov. 13, 1930. ©Feb. 6, 1931. Chubby lip-synchs to "Asleep In The Deep" in this film.
The Stolen Jools (small part): Apr. 4, 1931 - Masquers Club/National Variety Artists/Paramount - 2 reels; The Our Gang kids are among the multitude of stars featured in this short.
106. Bargain Day (supporting role: Chubby): May 2, 1931 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-40 - Our Gang series; Filmed Dec. 14 to 23, 1930, with retakes Jan. 26 to Feb. 2, 1931. ©Mar. 23, 1931.
107. Fly My Kite (supporting role: Chubby): May 30, 1931 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-41 - Our Gang series; Filmed Mar. 2 to 14, 1931. ©May 7, 1931.

1932

As reported in the February 25th issue of the New Oxford Item (New Oxford, PA) this year: "The Sunset Picture company, of Hollywood, has launched another trio of child actors in On To Hollywood which portrays the adventures of Chubby Chaney and his two friends. Chubby, recently of Our Gang, is already an old-timer; little Mickey Martin, who is the second number of the trio, is well known for his cleverness, and the small girl of the trio is tiny June Stewart, who has some good work to her credit and who is certain to make her mark in the series." It would appear that this series never got underway.
According to the Associated Press of May 30, 1936, Chubby returned to Baltimore during 1932. If so, then it didn't stop him from making personal appearances in California.
On December 2nd, Chubby was among several celebrities who took part in an unemployment benefit show at University High School in Los Angeles.

Mickey's Golden Rule (supporting role): June 4, 1932 - Darmour/RKO - 2 reels - Mickey McGuire series; ©June 1, 1932. It isn't entirely clear that Chubby appeared in this short, but he did appear in the 1939 reissue short Mickey's Fair Play, which probably derived from this 1932 film.

1933

By the beginning of this year, Chubby was doing a vaudeville act which consisted mainly of anecdotes about his movie activity. He performed at the Fox Theatre in Bakersfield on January 7th, in addition to being Master of Ceremonies at the Coconut Grove Ballroom in that city on the same date. Earlier in the day, he did a meet-and-greet at Weill's in Bakersfield, which, judging by the ad, sold radios.
On January 27th and 28th , Chubby performed at the Fox Redondo theater in Redondo, CA, along with Wheezer, somebody named Anna Mae Jackson and "others."
On February 5th, Chubby, Wheezer and Anna Mae, billed as Hal Roach's "Our Gang," put in a personal appearance at the Santa Maria theater in Arroyo Grande, along with somebody named Shirley Jane. So either Mary Ann Jackson and Shirley Jean Rickert took part, but with inaccurate billing, or they recruited a couple of similarly-named girls, hoping the average theater-goer wouldn't notice the difference.
On March 5th and 6th, Chubby did his act at the Hampden Theatre in Baltimore.
On March 8th and 9th, Chubby performed at the Horn Theatre in Baltimore.
On March 10th and 11th, Chubby performed at the Columbia Theatre in Baltimore.
On March 18th, while performing at a theater called Keith's in Baltimore, Chubby was apparently heard over the radio on the local program WCBM Kiddies' Club.
On March 22nd, Chubby performed at the Echo Theatre in Baltimore.
On April 8th, Easter Sunday, The Hecht Co. department store in Washington, DC, presented Chubby in a mock-up of a movie studio, where he told stories of his film experiences. Also on this date, Chubby performed at the Harford Theatre in Baltimore.
On May 21st, Chubby performed at the Catlow Theatre in Barrington, IL.
On June 3rd, Chubby performed at the Des Plaines Theatre in Des Plaines, IL.
On June 9th and 10th, Chubby performed at the Sycamore Fargo Theatre in Sycamore, IL.
On June 18th, Chubby performed at the Capitol Theatre in Madison, WI.
On June 19th, Chubby's act was reported in The Wisconsin State Journal as being "hooked up with the Madison boys film to be made here this week." So, perhaps Chubby made a local film in Madison.
Also on June 19th, Mary York of The Capital Times of Madison, WI, gave the following review: "'Chubby' Chaney of the 'Our Gang' group makes a personal appearance in all his pathetic 'chubbiness.' Somehow the fun which he is trying to create falls flat. One is only aware that a poor little chap who shound be treated with the utmost consideration and gentleness by loving parents, is standing there before an audience ready to be laughed at, wondered at, and - pitied."
On July 2nd, Chubby performed at the Avon Theatre in Waukesha, WI.
On August 28th, Chubby arrived in Washington, DC. He visited the offices of The Washington Times the following day.
On September 2nd, the Washington Times Adventure Club held a Chubby Chaney Party in front of the Washington Times Building. Chubby was there to do a meet-and-greet. It was also reported by the Times on this day that Chubby was now a member of the club.
From September 3rd to 9th, Chubby performed at the Herald's Pet Exhibition in Washington, DC. On August 21st, the Washington Herald had published an article about this, which can be accessed by clicking here.
On September 4th, The Washington Times reported the following: "Chubby went over BIG with the club. Despite his fame, and Chubby is known all over the world, he is a modest lad as the Adventure Club members discovered. Chubby tells us confidentially that he really isn't keen about being an actor. It is all right, of course, he says, for a few years but he'd hate to think he was going to spend his life under the Kleige lights. Chubby, when he grows up, wants to be an aviator. He is CRAZY about airplanes. We took him out to Bolling Field the other day and he had the time of his life crawling in and out of planes and talking to the fliers. Next to being a real flier Chubby thinks being a detective would be about the most desirable career he could choose. Detectives, he thinks, have such an EXCITING time - detecting things and all that. An actor's life is TAME compared to theirs....Chubby wants us to tell the Adventure Club members how much he enjoyed meeting them Saturday. He says: 'They were awfully nice to me. And I think it was SWELL of them to give me such a cordial reception. But, my goodness, I never DREAMED there were so many boys and girls in Washington. Your club must be WONDERFUL.'"
On September 9th, a special show was given for the Washington Times Adventure Club at the National City Fair, where members were once again able to meet Chubby.
On November 2nd, The Evening Star of Washington, DC, reported that the Washington N.R.A. was to produce a talkie featuring Chubby Chaney. Entitled Let's Live, it was a comedy that apparently was supposed to also be educational, and would feature local children, in addition to Chubby.

1935

The November 13th Titusville Herald reported the following: "Norman Chaney, child movie star, is mysteriously ill in a Baltimore hospital with a glandular ailment which cut short his movie career two and a half years ago. Chaney, known as 'Chubby' in 'Our Gang' pictures, at 17 is four feet five inches tall and weighs 133 pounds. The ailment has impaired his walking." The hospital Chubby was staying in was Johns Hopkins. Prior to this, his weight had increased to almost 300 lbs., but the ailment eventually brought it down to 136 lbs.

1936

After failing to rally following an operation, Chubby died on May 29th of this year. Not surprisingly, it was reported that he died at the age of 17, but he was actually 21.

1938

On May 29th of this year, columnist Joan Burke, reminiscing on stars who had passed away in recent years, included several Chubby Chaney quotes she had collected:
"I have a pony, but can't ride it, for when I get up on its back the poor thing actually cries."
"I am too short to ride a horse, so I can't ride anything at all."
"I have a dog which I love so much I feel that it is part of me."
"Some day I should like to play baseball like other boys, but I am so heavy that I can't run."

1978

Rascal Dazzle (archival): 1978 - King World/Picture Scores - 93 min. - documentary feature; ©1978. Seems to have debuted on TV, followed by a theatrical release in late 1979. Includes footage from "Shivering Shakespeare" and "Love Business."

1982

Hollywood: The Gift Of Laughter (archival): May 16, 1982 - Wolper/Haley/MPA/ABC - 135 min. - TV movie; Includes footage from "Love Business."

1984

Our Gang: Inside The Clubhouse (archival): May 8, 1984 - Lang/Camellia City Telecasters - 93 mins. - TV documentary; Includes footage from "Boxing Gloves," "Teacher's Pet," "School's Out," "Helping Grandma" and "Love Business."

1986

Classic Comedy Teams (archival): 1986 - Bergamn-Harris/Movietime/GoodTimes - video documentary; Includes footage from "School's Out" and "The Stolen Jools."

1994

Hal Roach: Hollywood's King Of Laughter (appearance): Apr. 7, 1994 - RHI/Disney Channel - 49 min. - TV documentary; Includes footage from "Bear Shooters," "School's Out" and "Love Business."
The Our Gang Story (archival): 1994 - Film Shows/GoodTimes - 120 min. - video documentary; Includes footage from "The First Seven Years," "Bear Shooters," "School's Out," "The Stolen Jools," and "Fly My Kite."

1995

On September 24th of this year, an episode of "The Simpsons" entitled "Radioactive Man" first aired on FOX. Contained within the episode is a Little Rascals parody, and among the kids is an obvious caricature of Chubby.

2002

Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story (archival): Feb. 5, 2002 - Jones/TCM - 89 min. - TV documentary; Includes footage from "School's Out" and "Love Business."
E! True Hollywood Story episode: Curse Of The Little Rascals (archival): Nov. 24, 2002 - E! Entertainment Television - 60 min. - TV documentary

Chubby Chaney's payroll history

The following is a list of most of Chubby's history at the Roach studio, with the amounts he was making from week to week. The dates given are Saturdays, the last day of each week at the studio. The only exceptions would be Saturdays that were also holidays, in which case the Friday date is used for those weeks.

It was in March 1929 that we first encounter Chubby in the payroll ledgers.

Mar. 30, 1929 - 183.33 charged to prod. G23 (Small Talk)
Chubby was present for the entire time prod. G23 was being filmed, but did not appear in it. Judging by the amount, he must have started at the studio on March 19th. The rest of the Gang's salaries were being charged to prod. G22 ("Saturday's Lesson") during that week, but Chubby's salary was charged to prod. G23, and lumped with the following week's amount.
Apr. 6, 1929 - 100.00 charged to prod. G23
Apr. 13, 1929 - 100.00 charged to prod. G23
Oddly, it's only at this point that the studio datebook and payroll summary start listing Chubby among the contract players.
Apr. 20, 1929 - 100.00 - 33.33 charged to prod. G23, 66.67 charged to prod. G24 (Railroadin')
Apr. 27, 1929 - 100.00 charged to prod. G24
May 4, 1929 - 100.00 charged to prod. G24
May 11, 1929 - 100.00 charged to prod. G24
May 18, 1929 - 100.00 charged to prod. G25 (Boxing Gloves)
May 25, 1929 - 100.00 charged to prod. G25
June 1, 1929 - 100.00 charged to prod. G25
June 8, 1929 - 100.00 charged to prod. G25
June 15, 1929 - 100.00 charged to prod. G26 (Lazy Days)
June 22, 1929 - 100.00 charged to prod. G26
June 29, 1929 - 100.00 charged to prod. G26
July 6, 1929 - 100.00 - 66.67 charged to prod. G26, 33.33 charged to prod. G27 (Bouncing Babies)
July 13, 1929 - 100.00 charged to prod. G27
July 20, 1929 - 100.00 charged to prod. G27
July 27, 1929 - 100.00 - 83.33 charged to prod. G27, 16.67 charged to prod. S25 (Sky Boy)
The ledgers are a little unclear about the non-Our Gang production Chubby worked in, with They Go Boom! being a possibility, but either way, Chubby's footage was cut. Strangely, the studio datebook and payroll summary indicate that he went without pay during this week.

Chubby did not receive any pay for the weeks ending August 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th.

Aug. 31, 1929 - 50.00 charged to prod. G27
Sep. 7, 1929 - 100.00 charged to prod. G28 (Moan & Groan, Inc.)
Sep. 14, 1929 - 100.00 charged to prod. G28
Sep. 21, 1929 - 50.00 charged to prod. G28
Sep. 28, 1929 - 50.00 charged to prod. G28
Oct. 5, 1929 - 100.00 charged to prod. G29 (Shivering Shakespeare)
Oct. 12, 1929 - 100.00 charged to prod. G29
Oct. 19, 1929 - 50.00 charged to prod. G29
Oct. 26, 1929 - 50.00 charged to prod. G29
Nov. 2, 1929 - 100.00 charged to prod. G30 (The First Seven Years)
Nov. 9, 1929 - 100.00 charged to prod. G30
Nov. 16, 1929 - 100.00 charged to prod. G30
Nov. 23, 1929 - 50.00 charged to prod. G30
Nov. 30, 1929 - 50.00 - 33.33 charged to prod. G30, 16.67 charged to prod. G31 (When The Wind Blows)
Dec. 7, 1929 - 100.00 charged to prod. G31
Dec. 14, 1929 - 100.00 charged to prod. G31
Dec. 21, 1929 - 100.00 - 50.00 charged to prod. G31, 50.00 charged to prod. G32 (Bear Shooters)
Dec. 28, 1929 - 100.00 charged to prod. G32
Jan. 4, 1930 - 100.00 charged to prod. G32
Jan. 11, 1930 - 50.00 charged to prod. G32
Jan. 18, 1930 - 50.00 charged to prod. G32
Jan. 25, 1930 - 100.00 charged to prod. G32
Feb. 1, 1930 - 100.00 charged to prod. G33 (A Tough Winter)
Feb. 8, 1930 - 100.00 charged to prod. G33
Feb. 15, 1930 - 100.00 charged to prod. G33
Feb. 22, 1930 - 50.00 charged to prod. G33
Mar. 1, 1930 - 100.00 charged to prod. G33

During March, the Our Gang unit was between films, and Chubby wasn't issued any checks. He was, however, compensated for it near the end of July.

Apr. 5, 1930 - 50.00 charged to prod. G34 (Pups Is Pups)
Apr. 12, 1930 - 50.00 charged to prod. G34
Apr. 19, 1930 - 50.00 charged to prod. G34
Apr. 26, 1930 - 100.00 charged to prod. G34
May 3, 1930 - 100.00 charged to prod. G34
May 10, 1930 - 100.00 charged to prod. G34
May 17, 1930 - 50.00 charged to prod. G34
May 24, 1930 - 100.00 - 33.33 charged to prod. G34, 66.67 charged to prod. G35 (Teacher's Pet)
May 31, 1930 - 100.00 charged to prod. G35
June 7, 1930 - 50.00 charged to prod. G35
June 14, 1930 - 50.00 charged to prod. G35
June 21, 1930 - 100.00 charged to prod. G36 (School's Out)
June 28, 1930 - 100.00 charged to prod. G36
July 5, 1930 - 50.00 charged to prod. G36
July 12, 1930 - 100.00 charged to prod. G36
July 19, 1930 - 50.00 charged to prod. G36
July 26, 1930 - 300.00 - G36 - 100.00 charged to prod. G36; 200.00 towards March salary
Having gone four weeks in March without a check, Chubby was compensated for it this week.
Aug. 2, 1930 - 100.00 charged to prod. G37 (Helping Grandma)
Aug. 9, 1930 - 100.00 charged to prod. G37
Aug. 16, 1930 - 50.00 charged to prod. G37
Aug. 23, 1930 - 50.00 charged to prod. G37
Aug. 30, 1930 - 50.00 charged to prod. G37
Sep. 6, 1930 - 141.67 charged to prod. G38 (Love Business)
Judging by the amount, the increase in Chubby's salary probably took place on September 2nd.
Sep. 13, 1930 - 150.00 charged to prod. G38
Sep. 20, 1930 - 150.00 charged to prod. G38
Sep. 27, 1930 - 50.00 charged to prod. G38
Oct. 4, 1930 - 50.00 charged to prod. G38
Oct. 11, 1930 - 50.00 charged to prod. G38
Oct. 18, 1930 - 50.00 charged to prod. G38
Oct. 25, 1930 - 50.00 charged to prod. G38
Nov. 1, 1930 - 150.00 charged to prod. G39 (Little Daddy)
Nov. 8, 1930 - 150.00 charged to prod. G39
Nov. 15, 1930 - 150.00 charged to prod. G39
Nov. 22, 1930 - 50.00 charged to prod. G39
Nov. 29, 1930 - 50.00 charged to prod. G39
Dec. 6, 1930 - 50.00 charged to prod. G39
Dec. 13, 1930 - 50.00 charged to prod. G39

Much of the week ending Dec. 20th and the entirety of the week ending Dec. 27th are missing from the payroll ledger, but filming for Bargain Day took place during this period.

Jan. 3, 1931 - 50.00 charged to prod. G40 (Bargain Day)
Jan. 10, 1931 - 50.00 charged to prod. G40
Jan. 17, 1931 - 50.00 charged to prod. G40
Jan. 24, 1931 - 50.00 charged to prod. G40
Jan. 31, 1931 - 150.00 charged to prod. G40
Feb. 7, 1931 - 150.00 charged to prod. G40
Feb. 14, 1931 - 50.00 charged to prod. G40
Feb. 21, 1931 - 50.00 charged to prod. G40
Feb. 28, 1931 - 50.00 charged to prod. G41 (Fly My Kite)
Mar. 7, 1931 - 250.00 charged to prod. G41
This amount seems to compensate for the lesser amount Chubby would make the following week. Prod. G41 was filming during these two weeks.
Mar. 14, 1931 - 50.00 charged to prod. G41
Mar. 21, 1931 - 150.00 charged to prod. G41
Mar. 28, 1931 - 150.00 charged to prod. G41
Apr. 4, 1931 - 150.00 charged to studio overhead

The studio was closed for four weeks during the spring, during which Chubby didn't receive any pay.

May 9, 1931 - 150.00 charged to prod. G1 (Big Ears)
Chubby continued to receive his full salary during the entire period of prod. G1, even though he didn't appear in the film.
May 16, 1931 - 150.00 charged to prod. G1
May 23, 1931 - 150.00 charged to prod. G1
May 30, 1931 - 150.00 charged to prod. G1
June 6, 1931 - 150.00 charged to prod. G1
June 13, 1931 - 150.00 charged to prod. G1
June 20, 1931 - 500.00 charged to prod. G2 (Shiver My Timbers)
This amount seems to reflect the fact that prod. G2 was in an interim period for the first two weeks, then filming for two weeks, and then in another interim period for two weeks. Chubby didn't work in the film, so he was given the entire amount in one lump sum. This would mean his contract expired the week ending July 25th.

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