Joe Cobb

This filmography was made in collaboration with Matthew Lydick.

full name: Joe Frank Cobb
born Nov. 7, 1916, in Shawnee, OK
died May 21, 2002, in Santa Ana, CA, of natural causes

Special note: Joe's full name as shown above is unusual, since most parents are more apt to name their boys "Joseph," with "Joe" being a nickname. However, this is the way it appears on the contracts signed between Joe and the Roach studio, and these typically used the contractee's full name.

Another special note: Maltin & Bann give Joe's birthdate as Nov. 7, 1917. However, as indicated in the references of his Wikipedia page, the Oklahoma birth index puts it a year earlier. Joe also mentions being 19 years old in the Jan. 24, 1936, letter mentioned below.

Though born in Shawnee, Joe was initially raised in Wewoka, OK. It was a local theatre manager who, upon noting Joe's plump physique, recommended that Joe's parents take him to Hollywood and get him into the movies.

1922

In early September of this year, Joe visited the casting director's office at the Roach studio with his father, who brought along a letter of introduction (presumably from the Wewoka theatre manager). The people from the casting department evidently jumped at the chance to put Joe into the movies, quickly giving him a screen test and signing him to a longterm contract for 50 dollars a week. He started off as part of the Our Gang unit, but spent the first couple of weeks working with Snub Pollard. His family moved into a home in Culver City, across the street from Roach transportation director Bob Davis. The two of them continued to live in Culver City well into old age.

1923

Joe was signed to a new contract on March 3rd of this year, effective March 5, 1923, to March 4, 1924, and was now making 75 dollars a week.

9. The Champeen! (bit part): Jan. 28, 1923 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-9 - Our Gang series; Filmed late August/September 1922. ©Dec. 16, 1922.
A Tough Winter (supporting role as Marie's kid brother): Feb. 4, 1923 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. B-10 - Snub Pollard series; Filmed Sep. 13 to 23, 1922. ©Dec. 16, 1922.
7. The Big Show! (supporting role): Feb. 25, 1923 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-7 - Our Gang series; Filmed July 28 to Aug. 15, 1922, with added scenes Sep. 11 to 16, and Sep. 20 to 28, 1922, and retakes Jan. 10 to 11, 1923. ©Feb. 26, 1923.
11. A Pleasant Journey (small part): Mar. 18, 1923 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-11 - Our Gang series; Also listed for Mar. 25, 1923. Filmed Oct. 22 to 27, and Nov. 2 to 16, 1922. ©Feb. 26, 1923.
10. Boys To Board (featured role): Apr. 8, 1923 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-10 - Our Gang series; Filmed Oct. 2 to Nov. 2, 1922. ©Mar. 30, 1923.
12. Giants Vs. Yanks (featured role: Squeaky): May 13, 1923 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-12 - Our Gang series; Filmed Nov. 20 to Dec. 19, 1922, and Feb. 15, 1923. ©Apr. 27, 1923.
13. Back Stage (supporting role: Joe): June 3, 1923 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-13 - Our Gang series; Filmed Dec. 15, 1922, to Jan. 9, 1923. ©June 6, 1923.
14. Dogs Of War! (supporting role): July 1, 1923 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-14 - Our Gang series; Premiered June 10, 1923. Filmed Jan. 12 to Feb. 10, 1923, with retakes Feb. 20 to 23, and Apr. 11, 1923. ©July 19, 1923.
15. Lodge Night (featured role: Joe): July 29, 1923 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-15 - Our Gang series; Filmed Feb. 12 to Mar. 3, 1923. ©Aug. 2, 1923.
18. July Days (supporting role): Aug. 26, 1923 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-18 - Our Gang series; Filmed Apr. 12 to May 2, and May 31, 1923. ©Aug. 2, 1923.
20. No Noise (supporting role: Joe): Sep. 23, 1923 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-20 - Our Gang series; Filmed June 1 to 20, 1923. ©Sep. 24, 1923.
17. Stage Fright (featured role): Oct. 21, 1923 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-17 - Our Gang series; Filmed Mar. 17 to Apr. 11, 1923, with retakes June 21 to July 2, 1923. ©Nov. 9, 1923.
21. Derby Day (featured role: Joe): Nov. 18, 1923 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-21 - Our Gang series; Filmed Mar. 11, July 18 to Aug. 13, 1923. ©Nov. 9, 1923.
19. Sunday Calm (supporting role: Joe): Dec. 16, 1923 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-19 - Our Gang series; Filmed May 4 to 29, 1923, with retakes July 2 to 14, and Oct. 2, 1923. ©Dec. 24, 1923.

1924

On March 5th of this year, the Roach studio exercised its option to renew Joe's contract, resulting in a salary increase to 100 dollars a week.

22. Tire Trouble (supporting role: Joe): Jan. 13, 1924 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-22 - Our Gang series; Filmed Aug. 14 to Sep. 4, 1923. ©Dec. 24, 1923.
23. Big Business (featured role: Joe): Feb. 10, 1924 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-23 - Our Gang series; Filmed Sep. 11 to 21, 1923. ©Jan. 26, 1924.
24. The Buccaneers (featured role: Joe): Mar. 9, 1924 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-24 - Our Gang series; Filmed Sep. 28 to Oct. 24, and Oct. 28, 1923. ©Feb. 20, 1924.
The Fraidy Cat (small part: one of the neighborhood boys): Mar. 30, 1924 - Roach/Pathé - 1 reel - prod. D-45 - Hal Roach series with Charley Chase; Premiered Mar. 10, 1924. Filmed Dec. 4 to 9, 1923. ©Mar. 20, 1924.
25. Seein' Things (supporting role): Apr. 6, 1924 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-25 - Our Gang series; Filmed Oct. 25 to Nov. 7, and Dec. 19, 1923, and Jan. 7, 1924. ©May 12, 1924.
Girl Shy (bit part: boy in tailor shop): Apr. 20, 1924 - Lloyd/Pathé - 8 reels - Harold Lloyd feature; ©Mar. 12, 1924. Joe appears with fellow gangster Jackie Condon.
26. Commencement Day (supporting role: Joe): May 4, 1924 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-26 - Our Gang series; Filmed Nov. 9 to Dec. 6, 1923, Jan. 7 to 11, and Jan. 26, 1924. ©May 12, 1924.
Going To Congress (undetermined role): May 25, 1924 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. R-11 - Will Rogers series; Filmed Jan. 19 to 30, 1924. ©May 12, 1924.
28. Cradle Robbers (lead role: Joe): June 1, 1924 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-28 - Our Gang series; Filmed Jan. 28 to Feb. 9, 1924. ©May 12, 1924.
Rupert Of Hee Haw (bit part: one of the great throng): June 8, 1924 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. L-11 - Stan Laurel series; Also listed for June 24, 1924. Filmed Dec. 20 to 26, 1923, and Jan. 2 to 12, 1924. ©May 12, 1924.
Fast Black (undetermined role): June 15, 1924 - Roach/Pathé - 1 reel - prod. D-57 - Fite series with Earl Mohan; Filmed Mar. 18 to 25, and Apr. 8, 1924. ©May 28, 1924. Also featuring Billy Engle.
Young Oldfield (small part: sneezing boy outside pharmacy): June 22, 1924 - Roach/Pathé - 1 reel - prod. D-56 - Hal Roach series with Charley Chase; According to Rob Stone's list, this was filmed Mar. 9 to 17, 1924. According to Anthony & Edmonds, it was filmed Mar. 10 to 17, 1924. ©May 12, 1924.
29. Jubilo, Jr. (supporting role): June 29, 1924 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-29 - Our Gang series; Also listed for July 29, 1924. Filmed Feb. 25 to Mar. 8, 1924. ©June 5, 1924.
27. It's A Bear (featured role: Joe): July 27, 1924 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-27 - Our Gang series; Filmed Dec. 10 to 26, 1923, Jan. 2 to 7, Jan. 12, and Mar. 7 to 12, 1924. ©June 30, 1924.
The Battling Orioles (small part: one of the neighborhood boys): Aug. 24, 1924 - Roach/Associated/Pathé - 5 reels - prod. T-2 - Glenn Tryon feature; Also listed for Oct. 6, 1924. Filmed Feb. 18 to May 20, 1924, with retakes June 16 to 20, 1924. There was also an unspecified Glenn Tryon feature for which retakes were shot from May 22 to June 17, 1924, but it isn't clear whether it was this one or "The White Sheep" or some other film. ©Sep. 25, 1924.
30. High Society (supporting role: Joe): Aug. 24, 1924 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-30 - Our Gang series; Filmed Mar. 24 to Apr. 5, 1924. ©May 29, 1924.
31. The Sun Down Limited (featured role: Joe): Sep. 21, 1924 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-31 - Our Gang series; Filmed Apr. 21 to May 1, 1924. ©Aug. 2, 1924.
32. Every Man For Himself (supporting role: Joe Cobb): Oct. 19, 1924 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-32 - Our Gang series; Filmed June 2 to 12, 1924. ©Oct. 2, 1924.
Accidental Accidents (small part): Nov. 9, 1924 - Roach/Pathé - 1 reel - prod. D-65 - Hal Roach series with Charley Chase; Filmed May 5 to 9, 1924. ©Dec. 11, 1924.
16. Fast Company (supporting role: Joe): Nov. 16, 1924 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-16 - Our Gang series; Filmed Mar. 5 to 15, 1923, with retakes June 13 to 21, 1924. ©Oct. 2, 1924.
33. The Mysterious Mystery! (featured role: Joe): Dec. 14, 1924 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-33 - Our Gang series; Filmed June 30 to July 19, 1924, with retakes Sep. 9 and 12, 1924, and added scenes Sep. 13 and 15, 1924. ©Dec. 11, 1924.
The Rubber-Neck (bit part): Dec. 28, 1924 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. F-17 - The Spat Family series; Filmed June 23 to July 25, 1924, with retakes Sep. 2 to 4, 1924. ©Dec. 11, 1924.

1925

In early March of this year, Joe's salary was raised to 200 dollars a week.

34. The Big Town (featured role: Joe): Jan. 11, 1925 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-34 - Our Gang series; Filmed Sep. 22 to Oct. 2, 1924. ©Dec. 9, 1924.
35. Circus Fever (featured role: Joe aka Joey): Feb. 8, 1925 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-35 - Our Gang series; Filmed Oct. 20 to 25, and Nov. 1 to 4, 1924. ©Jan. 19, 1925.
36. Dog Days (featured role: Joe): Mar. 8, 1925 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-36 - Our Gang series; Filmed Oct. 29 to Nov. 5, and Nov. 17 to 24, 1924. ©Mar. 5, 1925.
37. The Love Bug (featured role: Joe): Apr. 5, 1925 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-37 - Our Gang series; Filmed Dec. 15 to 31, 1924, and possibly early Jan. 1925. ©Apr. 2, 1925.
39. Shootin' Injuns (featured role: Joe): May 3, 1925 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-39 - Our Gang series; Filmed Jan. 19 to Feb. 5, 1925. ©Apr. 2, 1925.
38. Ask Grandma (supporting role: Joe): May 31, 1925 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-38 - Our Gang series; Probably filmed in early Jan. 1925. ©Apr. 2, 1925.
Riders Of The Kitchen Range (undetermined role): June 7, 1925 - Roach/Pathé - 1 reel - prod. D-59 - "Hunky" Dory series; Also listed for June 13, 1925. Filmed Apr. 2 to 5, 1924. ©May 29, 1925. Featuring Earl Mohan and Billy Engle.
Twinkle, Twinkle (appearance): June 14, 1925 - Pathé - 1 reel - Grantland Rice Sportlight; © May 8, 1925. Featuring the Our Gang kids.
40. Official Officers (featured role: Officer Joe): June 28, 1925 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-40 - Our Gang series; Premiered June 10, 1925. Filmed Feb. 16 to 27, 1925. ©May 18, 1925.
42. Boys Will Be Joys (supporting role): July 26, 1925 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-42 - Our Gang series; Filmed Apr. 13 to 24, 1925. ©July 6, 1925.
Tame Men And Wild Women (undetermined role): Aug. 16, 1925 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. E-8 - Arthur Stone series; Filmed July 22 to 31, 1924, with retakes Sep. 2 to 4, Oct. 9 to 10, 1924, and Jan. 3 to 9, 1925. ©June 23, 1925.
41. Mary, Queen of Tots (supporting role): Aug. 23, 1925 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-41 - Our Gang series; Filmed Mar. 16 to Apr. 1, 1925. ©June 11, 1925.
44. Your Own Back Yard (supporting role: Joe): Sep. 27, 1925 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. K-2 - Our Gang series; Filmed June 30 to July 16, and July 20 to 29, 1925. ©Aug. 28, 1925.
43. Better Movies (featured role): Nov. 1, 1925 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. K-1 - Our Gang series; Filmed May 27 to June 16, 1925. Originally production A-43. ©Aug. 20, 1925.
'Our Gang' At Home (producer): Nov. 8, 1925 - Roach/Pathé - 1/3 reel - Pathé Review series; Our Gang segment filmed Mar. 1 to 14, 1925. ©Oct. 8, 1925. This short film was included in the Pathé Review, a weekly release typically consisting of three segments. This particular release was no. 45 for the year 1925, and Our Gang are featured in the middle segment. The other two segments have no relation to the Roach studios. The first is an episode of "American Wild Flowers" called "The Thistle," and is in color. The final segment is called "Forest Food Supplies."
45. One Wild Ride (supporting role: Joe): Dec. 6, 1925 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. K-3 - Our Gang series; Filmed July 30 to Aug. 4, 1925. ©Nov. 6, 1925.

1926

In early March of this year, Joe's salary was raised to 250 dollars a week.

46. Good Cheer (featured role): Jan. 10, 1926 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. K-4 - Our Gang series; Filmed Sep. 3 to 18, 1925. ©Jan. 23, 1926.
47. Buried Treasure (supporting role): Feb. 14, 1926 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. K-5 - Our Gang series; Filmed Oct. 1 to 19, 1925. ©Jan. 23, 1926.
48. Monkey Business (supporting role): Mar. 21, 1926 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. K-6 - Our Gang series; Filmed Oct. 30 to Nov. 18, 1925. ©Feb. 6, 1926.
49. Baby Clothes (featured role: Joe): Apr. 25, 1926 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. K-7 - Our Gang series; Filmed Dec. 7 to 20, 1925, with retakes Jan. 11, 1926. ©Mar. 15, 1926.
50. Uncle Tom's Uncle (featured role: Joe): May 30, 1926 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. K-8 - Our Gang series; Filmed Jan. 12 to Feb. 3, 1926. ©Apr. 28, 1926.
51. Thundering Fleas (supporting role): July 4, 1926 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. K-9 - Our Gang series; Also listed for July 28, 1926. Filmed Mar. 8 to 25, 1926. ©May 26, 1926.
52. Shivering Spooks (featured role): Aug. 8, 1926 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. K-10 - Our Gang series; Premiered July 4, 1926. Filmed Apr. 7 to 28, 1926. ©July 26, 1926.
53. The Fourth Alarm! (featured role: Joe): Sep. 12, 1926 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. K-11 - Our Gang series; Filmed May 24 to June 14, 1926. ©Sep. 17, 1926.
54. War Feathers (featured role): Nov. 21, 1926 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. K-12 - Our Gang series; Filmed Aug. 5 to Sep. 4, 1926. ©Dec. 13, 1926.
56. Telling Whoppers (featured role: Joe): Dec. 19, 1926 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. K-14 - Our Gang series; Also listed for Dec. 29, 1926. Filmed Sep. 10 to 18, 1926. ©Nov. 11, 1926.
45 Minutes From Hollywood (appearance): Dec. 26, 1926 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. H-3 - Glenn Tryon series; Also featuring Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Theda Bara and Our Gang. Filmed Oct. 27 to Nov. 8, 1925, with added scenes Nov. 16, 1925, and retakes Mar. 27, and Apr. 5 and 6, 1926. ©Dec. 13, 1926. A clip from "Thundering Fleas" is briefly seen in this film.

1927

In early March of this year, Joe's salary was raised to 400 dollars a week.
The Oakland Tribune of July 10th reported that the Our Gang kids would soon make a personal appearance in that city to perform for some orphans.
Around this time, the Our Gang kids, as well as Laurel & Hardy, were sent to the TeeVee studio to do an experimental broadcast.

57. Bring Home The Turkey (supporting role): Jan. 16, 1927 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. K-15 - Our Gang series; Filmed Sep. 29 to Oct. 15, 1926. ©Jan. 14, 1927.
55. Seeing The World (supporting role): Feb. 13, 1927 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. K-13 - Our Gang series; Filmed Oct. 29 to Nov. 15, 1926. European footage shot July and Aug. 1926. ©Jan. 14, 1927.
58. Ten Years Old (lead role: Joe): Mar. 13, 1927 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. K-16 - Our Gang series; Filmed Nov. 24 to Dec. 14, 1926. ©Feb. 14, 1927.
59. Love My Dog (supporting role): Apr. 10, 1927 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. K-17 - Our Gang series; Also listed for Apr. 17, 1927. Filmed Dec. 21, 1926, to Jan. 4, 1927. ©Apr. 11, 1927.
60. Tired Business Men (lead role: Joe): May 22, 1927 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. K-18 - Our Gang series; Also listed for May 15, 1927, and May 21, 1927. Filmed Jan. 18 to Feb. 3, 1927. ©Apr. 11, 1927.
61. Baby Brother (lead role: Joe aka Joseph): June 26, 1927 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. K-19 - Our Gang series; Filmed Feb. 17 to Mar. 14, 1927. ©May 18, 1927.
64. The Glorious Fourth (featured role: Joe): July 31, 1927 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. K-22 - Our Gang series; Also listed for June 26, 1927, and July 30, 1927. Filmed May 10 to 21, 1927. ©July 22, 1927.
63. Olympic Games (supporting role: Joe): Sep. 11, 1927 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. K-21 - Our Gang series; Also listed for Sep. 10, 1927. Filmed Apr. 22 to May 6, 1927. ©July 8, 1927.
67. Yale Vs. Harvard (featured role: Joe): Sep. 24, 1927 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-1 - Our Gang series; Filmed June 13 to 24, 1927. ©Aug. 17, 1927.
68. The Old Wallop (featured role: Joe): Oct. 22, 1927 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-2 - Our Gang series; Filmed Aug. 8 to 20, 1927. ©Oct. 22, 1927.
62. Chicken Feed (supporting role): Nov. 6, 1927 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. K-20 - Our Gang series; Filmed Mar. 28 to Apr. 15, 1927. ©June 9, 1927.
69. Heebee Jeebees (featured role): Nov. 19, 1927 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-3 - Our Gang series; Also listed for Nov. 29, 1927. Filmed Aug. 29 to Sep. 13, and Sep. 30, 1927. ©Nov. 1, 1927.
70. Dog Heaven (lead role: Joe): Dec. 17, 1927 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-4 - Our Gang series; Filmed Sep. 15 to Oct. 13, 1927, with retakes Nov. 1, 1927. ©Nov. 26, 1929.

1928

By January of this year, Bishop's Jelly Joe's jelly beans came into existence. An arrangement was made for Joe Cobb's image to be used in the advertisements.
In early March, Joe's salary was raised to 500 dollars a week.
From August to October, the Our Gang kids traveled the country on a personal appearance tour.

65. Playin' Hookey (lead role: Joe): Jan. 1, 1928 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. K-24 - Our Gang series; Filmed June 27 to 29, and Aug. 1 to 6, 1927. ©Feb. 6, 1928.
71. Spook-Spoofing (featured role: Joe): Jan. 14, 1928 - Roach/MGM - 3 reels - prod. G-5 - Our Gang series; Filmed Oct. 11 to 27, 1927. ©Jan. 14, 1928.
72. Rainy Days (featured role: Joe): Feb. 11, 1928 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-6 - Our Gang series; Filmed Nov. 4 to Dec. 28, 1927. ©Feb. 11, 1928, and Sep. 4, 1929.
66. The Smile Wins (supporting role): Feb. 26, 1928 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. K-23 - Our Gang series; Filmed May 24 to June 7, 1927. ©Sep. 2, 1927.
73. Edison, Marconi & Co. (supporting role): Mar. 10, 1928 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-7 - Our Gang series; Also listed for Mar. 9, 1928. Filmed Dec. 16 to 22, and Dec. 28, 1927. ©Mar. 10, 1928.
74. Barnum & Ringling, Inc. (featured role): Apr. 7, 1928 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-8 - Our Gang series; Filmed Dec. 21, 1927, to Jan. 9, 1928. ©Apr. 7, 1928. Released with a synchronized soundtrack.
75. Fair And Muddy (featured role): May 5, 1928 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-9 - Our Gang series; Filmed Jan. 16 to Feb. 8, 1928. ©May 5, 1928.
76. Crazy House (featured role: Joe): June 2, 1928 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-10 - Our Gang series; Filmed Feb. 10 to 24, 1928. ©May 16, 1928.
77. Growing Pains (supporting role): Sep. 22, 1928 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-11 - Our Gang series; Filmed Feb. 27 to Mar. 15, 1928. ©Sep. 22, 1928.
78. The Ol' Gray Hoss (featured role): Oct. 20, 1928 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-12 - Our Gang series; Filmed May 7 to 26, 1928, with retakes Aug. 16, 1928. ©Oct. 20, 1928. Released with a synchronized soundtrack.
79. School Begins (featured role: Joe aka Joseph): Nov. 17, 1928 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-13 - Our Gang series; Premiered Sep. 16, 1928. Filmed June 7 to 28, 1928. ©Nov. 17, 1928. Released with a synchronized soundtrack.
80. The Spanking Age (supporting role): Dec. 15, 1928 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-14 - Our Gang series; Filmed July 2 to 14, 1928. ©Dec. 15, 1928. Released with a synchronized soundtrack.

1929

During this year, Joe and his fellow Gangsters were featured in a picture book called A Story Of Our Gang, written by Eleanor Lewis Packer.
In late May, Joe left the Our Gang series upon the completion of "Boxing Gloves."
In mid-June, Joe returned to work in "Lazy Days," after which he was more permanently retired from the series.
By October 10th, Joe had teamed up with Scooter Lowry in a vaudeville act called Two Kids Kidding.
A letter dated November 18th to a local theater manager in Indianapolis points out the availability of Joe and Scooter the week of January 25th of the following year, and states that they were currently "doing exceptionally well in the South."

81. Election Day (supporting role: Joe Cobb): Jan. 12, 1929 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-15 - Our Gang series; Filmed July 19 to Aug. 4, 1928, with retakes Aug. 22 to 24, 1928. ©Dec. 10, 1928.
82. Noisy Noises (lead role: Joe): Feb. 9, 1929 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-16 - Our Gang series; Filmed Oct. 29 to Nov. 10, 1928. ©Mar. 5, 1929. Released with a synchronized soundtrack.
83. The Holy Terror (featured role: Joe Cobb): Mar. 9, 1929 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-17 - Our Gang series; Filmed Nov. 19 to 28, 1928. ©July 11, 1929.
84. Wiggle Your Ears (supporting role: Joe aka Joseph): Apr. 6, 1929 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-18 - Our Gang series; Filmed Dec. 4 to 12, 1928. ©Mar. 5, 1929. Released with a synchronized soundtrack.
85. Fast Freight (featured role): May 4, 1929 - Roach/MGM - silent - 2 reels - prod. G-19 - Our Gang series; Filmed Dec. 10 to 27, and Dec. 29, 1928. ©Apr. 1, 1929.
89. Small Talk (supporting role: Joe aka Joseph): May 18, 1929 - Roach/MGM - talkie - 3 reels - prod. G-23 - Our Gang series; Also listed for Apr. 18, 1929. Filmed Mar. 25 to Apr. 6, 1929. ©July 30, 1929.
86. Little Mother (supporting role: Joe): June 1, 1929 - Roach/MGM - silent - 2 reels - prod. G-20 - Our Gang series; Filmed Feb. 4 to 13, 1929. ©June 3, 1929.
90. Railroadin' (featured role: Joe aka Jody): 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 (supporting role: Joe): 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: Joe Cobb): Sep. 9, 1929 - Roach/MGM - talkie - 2 reels - prod. G-25 - Our Gang series; Filmed May 13 to 25, 1929. ©Sep. 9, 1929.
87. Cat, Dog & Co. (featured role: Joe): Sep. 14, 1929 - Roach/MGM - silent - 2 reels - prod. G-21 - Our Gang series; Filmed Feb. 20 to Mar. 2, 1929. ©Sep. 3, 1929. Released with a synchronized soundtrack.
88. Saturday's Lesson (featured role: Joe aka Joseph): Nov. 9, 1929 - Roach/MGM - silent - 2 reels - prod. G-22 - Our Gang series; Filmed Mar. 5 to 11, 1929. ©Sep. 9, 1929. Released with a synchronized soundtrack.

1930

Joe's act with Scooter Lowry lasted until January 14th of this year, at the earliest. By February 18th, Scooter had started a solo act. Presumably, Joe did likewise.

The Voice Of Hollywood Series 1, No. 15 (appearance as host): Jul. 12, 1930 - Lewyn/Tiffany - 1 reel; ©July 22, 1930. Motion Picture News created a bit of confusion over this item for modern researchers. Their Aug. 9th release chart credited Joe with appearing in no. 14 of this series, while crediting Ruth Roland with no. 15. Elsewhere in the same issue is a review crediting Joe with no. 15, and backtracking to the July 12th issue reveals a review crediting Roland with no. 13. Issues subsequent to Aug. 9th clear up the mess by consistently crediting Joe with hosting no. 15.

1932

In an article about Scooter Lowry in the Cleveland Plain Dealer of Aug. 11th of this year, Joe was said to have become a vaudevillian. Presumably, this means he was still active on the stage in 1932.
In October, Joe returned to the Our Gang series, working for two days in "Fish Hooky," the first of two reunion films in the series.

1933

According to The Indianapolis News of September 4th of this year, Joe had lost his long-earned fortune in a bank failure. It also states that he was currently going to high school and selling newspapers.

120. Fish Hooky (small part: Joe): Jan. 28, 1933 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-13 - Our Gang series; Filmed Oct. 17 to 22, 1932. ©Jan. 16, 1933.

1934

A news item from Jan. 8th of this year mentions a 20th anniversary party for Hal Roach Studios, which was to include Joe on its guest list.

1936

Early this year, or perhaps late in the previous year, Joe, along with Mary Kornman and Johnny Downs, visited Bob McGowan while the latter was directing "Too Many Parents."
A letter written by Joe on January 24th of this year describes how he had just returned to Los Angeles after finishing a post graduate course at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. The letter was written to somebody named Mr. Starr, with Joe letting him know that he's interested in getting back into movies. He also mentions that, in between school work, he had been working in vaudeville with some success.
On February 5th, a press photo was circulated showing Joe visiting the Our Gang kids on the set of "Second Childhood."
A Roach studio press release from this period mentioned that at least on some occasions, Joe's vaudeville activities had involved other former Our Gang members.
During April and May of this year, Joe served as Master of Ceremonies for an Our Gang publicity tour.
On July 18th, the Our Gang series celebrated its 15th anniversary at the Roach studio, and Joe was among the former members who took part in the festivities.
In October, Joe spent four days back with the Our Gang unit, working in "Pay As You Exit."
On November 1st, Alma Whitaker reported that Joe had graduated from high school a year ahead of schedule.
In December, Joe worked with the Our Gang unit again, this time for two days in "Reunion In Rhythm."

Fox Movietone News (appearance): 1936 - Fox - 1 reel - newsreel; Our Gang's 15th anniversary is featured in a Hollywood Spotlight segment with Jimmie Fidler.
148. Pay As You Exit (small part): ©Nov. 17, 1936 - Roach/MGM - 1 reel - prod. K-3 - Our Gang series; Also listed for Oct. 24, 1936. Filmed Oct. 14 to 19, 1936.

1937

151. Reunion In Rhythm (small part): Jan. 9, 1937 - Roach/MGM - 1 reel - prod. K-5 - Our Gang series; Filmed Dec. 9 to 14, 1936. ©Jan. 14, 1937.

1938

A Yank At Oxford (small part: short drummer): Feb. 18, 1938 - MGM - 9 reels - Robert Taylor feature; ©Feb. 8, 1938. There is some question as to Joe's involvement in this film, since it was a production of the UK branch of MGM. It should be noted, though, that the scene in question takes place in the US with a bunch of American characters. One of these is the newsboy, who's played by peripheral Our Gang kid Roger McGee. So either they shot the scene in the US, or transported at least one bit player to the UK.

1941

Where Did You Get That Girl? (supporting role: Tubby): Jan. 3, 1941 - Universal - 7 reels - feature; © Dec. 26, 1940. Featuring Leon Errol, Helen Parrish, Charles Lang and Eddie Quillan.
Tuxedo Junction (bit part: migrant boy): Nov. 25, 1941 - Republic - 7 reels - Weaver Brothers feature; © Dec. 4, 1941. UK title: The Gang Made Good.

1942

Leaving the movie business, Joe went to work for North American Aviation during this year as an assembler.

1953

You Asked For It episode (appearance): Jul. 27, 1953 - ABC - 30 min. - TV episode; Hosted by Art Baker. Featuring a reunion of the silent-era Our Gang kids, along with Bob McGowan, Fern Carter and Art Lloyd.

1955

Joe took part in an Our Gang reunion for TV Guide, which was the subject of an article in the May 14th to 20th issue, complete with photos.

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 "Reunion In Rhythm."

1980

Joe was a member of the Way Out West tent of Sons Of The Desert, the Laurel & Hardy appreciation society. From July 30th to August 3rd, the Way Out West tent hosted the Sons of the Desert Second International Convention (or "Hollywood '80") at the Los Angeles Hilton, which included the largest Our Gang reunion to ever take place. Joe, of course, was in attendance.

1981

After 39 years, Joe retired from Rockwell International (previously North American Aviation) during this year.

1984

Our Gang: Inside The Clubhouse (archival): May 8, 1984 - Lang/Camellia City Telecasters - 93 mins. - TV documentary; Includes footage from "The Big Show," "Thundering Fleas," "Boxing Gloves" and "You Asked For It." Also includes footage from Art Lloyd home movie showing Joe during the 1930s.

1988

Muppet Babies episode: Is There A Muppet In The House? (archival): Oct. 1, 1988 - Henson/CBS - 30 min. - TV episode; Includes footage from "Shivering Spooks."

1994

The Our Gang Story (archival): 1994 - Film Shows/GoodTimes - 120 min. - video documentary; Includes footage from "The Champeen!" "Giants Vs. Yanks," "Dogs Of War!" "The Sun Down Limited," "Monkey Business," "Shivering Spooks" and "Reunion In Rhythm."

1998

Hal Roach: The Lot Of Fun (archival): June 27, 1998 - Film Preservation Associates/Kino Lorber - 133 min. - video documentary; Released on "Slapstick Encyclopedia Vol. 6."

2002

After Jay R. Smith's tragic death in October of this year, the Way Out West tent (of Sons of the Desert) held memorial services for both him and the recently-departed Joe Cobb.

E! True Hollywood Story episode: Curse Of The Little Rascals (archival): Nov. 24, 2002 - E! Entertainment Television - 60 min. - TV documentary

2014

Hollywoods Spaßfabrik - Als die Bilder Lachen lernten (archival): May 29, 2014 - Exit Film-und Fernsehproduktion-ZDF/ARTE - 90 min. - TV documentary; Also released in English as Hal Roach - The Lot Of Fun: Where The Movies Learned To Laugh. Includes footage from "Barnum & Ringling, Inc.," "Fast Freight" and "Cat, Dog & Co.."

Joe Cobb's payroll history

The following is a list of Joe'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.

Special note: Production A9 (The Champeen!), Production A38 (Ask Grandma), and Production K3 (One Wild Ride) are missing from this list. It appears that in each case, they started off as the previous production, which then got divided into two films.

Sep. 9, 1922 - 50.00 charged to prod. A7 (The Big Show)
Joe was immediately put under longterm contract. The rest of the Our Gang kids' salaries were charged to "The Cobbler" during this week, a film Joe didn't appear in.
Sep. 16, 1922 - 50.00 - 8.33 charged to prod. A7, 41.67 charged to prod. B10 (A Tough Winter)
Sep. 23, 1922 - 50.00 - 33.33 charged to prod. A7, 16.67 charged to prod. B10
Sep. 30, 1922 - 50.00 - 20.83 charged to prod. A7, 29.17 charged to prod. A8 (The Cobbler)
Part of Joe's salary was charged to A8, in spite of his absence from that film.
Oct. 7, 1922 - 50.00 charged to prod. A10 (Boys To Board)
Oct. 14, 1922 - 50.00 charged to prod. A10
Oct. 21, 1922 - 50.00 charged to prod. A10
Oct. 28, 1922 - 50.00 charged to prod. A10
Nov. 4, 1922 - 50.00 - 29.17 charged to prod. A10, 20.83 charged to prod. A11 (A Pleasant Journey)
Nov. 11, 1922 - 50.00 charged to prod. A11
Nov. 18, 1922 - 50.00 - 33.33 charged to prod. A11, 16.67 charged to prod. A12 (Giants Vs. Yanks)
Nov. 25, 1922 - 50.00 charged to prod. A12
Dec. 2, 1922 - 50.00 charged to prod. A12
Dec. 9, 1922 - 50.00 charged to prod. A12
Dec. 16, 1922 - 50.00 - 33.33 charged to prod. A12, 16.67 charged to prod. A13 (Back Stage)
Dec. 23, 1922 - 50.00 - 4.17 charged to prod. A12, 45.83 charged to prod. A13
Dec. 30, 1922 - 50.00 charged to prod. A13
Jan. 6, 1923 - 50.00 charged to prod. A13
Jan. 13, 1923 - 50.00 - 16.67 charged to prod. A13, 16.66 charged to prod. A14 (Dogs Of War!), 16.67 charged to prod. A7
Jan. 20, 1923 - 50.00 charged to prod. A14
Jan. 27, 1923 - 50.00 charged to prod. A14
Feb. 3, 1923 - 50.00 charged to prod. A14
Feb. 10, 1923 - 50.00 charged to prod. A14
Feb. 17, 1923 - 50.00 - 4.17 charged to prod. A12, 45.83 charged to prod. A15 (Lodge Night)
Feb. 24, 1923 - 50.00 - 20.83 charged to prod. A14, 29.17 charged to prod. A15
Mar. 3, 1923 - 125.00 - 8.33 charged to prod. A13, 41.67 charged to prod. A15, 75.00 charged to prod. A16 (Fast Company)

Oddly, Joe wasn't given a paycheck for the week ending Mar. 10th, even though "Fast Company" was in production.

Mar. 17, 1923 - 75.00 - 62.50 charged to prod. A16, 12.50 charged to prod. A17 (Stage Fright)
Mar. 24, 1923 - 75.00 charged to prod. A17
Mar. 31. 1923 - 75.00 charged to prod. A17
Apr. 7, 1923 - 75.00 charged to prod. A17
Apr. 14, 1923 - 75.00 - 37.50 charged to prod. A17, 37.50 charged to prod. A18 (July Days)
Apr. 21, 1923 - 75.00 charged to prod. A18
Apr. 28, 1923 - 75.00 charged to prod. A18
May 5, 1923 - 75.00 - 37.50 charged to prod. A18, 37.50 charged to prod. A19 (Sunday Calm)
May 12, 1923 - 75.00 charged to prod. A19
May 19, 1923 - 75.00 charged to prod. A19
May 26, 1923 - 75.00 charged to prod. A19
June 2, 1923 - 75.00 - 15.00 charged to prod. A18, 30.00 charged to prod. A19, 30.00 charged to prod. A20 (No Noise)
June 9, 1923 - 75.00 charged to prod. A20
June 16, 1923 - 75.00 charged to prod. A20
June 23, 1923 - 75.00 - 25.00 charged to prod. A17, 50.00 charged to prod. A20
June 30, 1923 - 75.00 charged to prod. A17
July 7, 1923 - 75.00 - 15.00 charged to prod. A17, 60.00 charged to prod. A19
July 14, 1923 - 75.00 charged to prod. A19
July 21, 1923 - 75.00 charged to prod. A21 (Derby Day)
July 28, 1923 - 75.00 charged to prod. A21
Aug. 4, 1923 - 75.00 charged to prod. A21
Aug. 11, 1923 - 75.00 charged to prod. A21
Aug. 18, 1923 - 75.00 - 12.50 charged to prod. A21, 62.50 charged to prod. A22 (Tire Trouble)
Aug. 25, 1923 - 75.00 charged to prod. A22
Sep. 1, 1923 - 75.00 charged to prod. A22
Sep. 8, 1923 - 75.00 - 30.00 charged to prod. A22, 45.00 charged to prod. A23 (Big Business)
Sep. 15, 1923 - 75.00 charged to prod. A23
Sep. 22, 1923 - 75.00 charged to prod. A23
Sep. 29, 1923 - 75.00 - 37.50 charged to prod. A23, 37.50 charged to prod. A24 (The Buccaneers)
Oct. 6, 1923 - 75.00 charged to prod. A24
Oct. 13, 1923 - 75.00 charged to prod. A24
Oct. 20, 1923 - 75.00 charged to prod. A24
Oct. 27, 1923 - 75.00 - 37.50 charged to prod. A24, 37.50 charged to prod. A25 (Seein' Things)
Nov. 3, 1923 - 75.00 charged to prod. A25
Nov. 10, 1923 - 75.00 - 42.86 charged to prod. A25, 32.14 charged to prod. A26 (Commencement Day)
Nov. 17, 1923 - 75.00 charged to prod. A26
Nov. 24, 1923 - 75.00 charged to prod. A26
Dec. 1, 1923 - 75.00 charged to prod. A26
Dec. 8, 1923 - 75.00 - 37.50 charged to prod. A26, 37.50 charged to prod. A27 (It's A Bear)
Dec. 15, 1923 - 75.00 charged to prod. A27
Dec. 22, 1923 - 75.00 - 10.71 charged to prod. A25, 64.29 charged to prod. A27
Dec. 29, 1923 - 75.00 charged to prod. A27
Jan. 5, 1924 - 75.00 charged to prod. A27
Jan. 12, 1924 - 75.00 - 4.16 charged to prod. A25, 54.17 charged to prod. A26, 16.67 charged to prod. A27
Jan. 19, 1924 - 75.00 - 62.50 charged to prod. A27, 12.50 charged to prod. L12 (Short Kilts)
Note: this probably pertains to L11 (Rupert Of Hee Haw)
Jan. 26, 1924 - 75.00 - 50.00 charged to prod. A26, 25.00 charged to prod. R11 (Going To Congress)
Feb. 2, 1924 - 75.00 charged to prod. A28 (Cradle Robbers)
Feb. 9, 1924 - 75.00 charged to prod. A28
Feb. 16, 1924 - 75.00 charged to prod. A28
Feb. 23, 1924 - 75.00 - 50.00 charged to prod. A28, 25.00 charged to prod. T2 (The Battling Orioles)
Mar. 1, 1924 - 75.00 charged to prod. A29 (Jubilo, Jr.)
Mar. 8, 1924 - 91.67 - 25.00 charged to prod. A27, 66.67 charged to prod. A29
Mar. 15, 1924 - 100.00 - 50.00 charged to prod. A27, 50.00 charged to prod. A29
Mar. 22, 1924 - 100.00 - 83.33 charged to prod. A29, 16.67 charged to prod. D57 (Fast Black)
Mar. 29, 1924 - 100.00 charged to prod. A30 (High Society)
Apr. 5, 1924 - 100.00 charged to prod. A30
Apr. 12, 1924 - 100.00 charged to prod. A30
Apr. 19, 1924 - 100.00 - 83.33 charged to prod. A30, 16.67 charged to prod. D59 (Riders Of The Kitchen Range)
Apr. 26, 1924 - 100.00 charged to prod. A31 (The Sun Down Limited)
May 3, 1924 - 100.00 charged to prod. A31
May 10, 1924 - 100.00 charged to prod. A31
May 17, 1924 - 100.00 - 83.33 charged to prod. A31, 16.67 charged to prod. D59
May 24, 1924 - 100.00 charged to prod. A31
May 31, 1924 - 100.00 charged to prod. A31
June 7, 1924 - 100.00 charged to prod. A32 (Every Man For Himself)
June 14, 1924 - 100.00 - 33.33 charged to prod. A16 (Fast Company), 66.67 charged to prod. A32
June 21, 1924 - 100.00 charged to prod. A16
June 28, 1924 - 100.00 - 16.67 charged to prod. A16, 83.33 charged to prod. F17 (The Rubber-Neck)
July 5, 1924 - 100.00 charged to prod. A33 (The Mysterious Mystery!)
July 12, 1924 - 100.00 charged to prod. A33
July 19, 1924 - 100.00 charged to prod. A33
July 26, 1924 - 100.00 - 83.33 charged to prod. A33, 16.67 charged to prod. E8 (Tame Men And Wild Women)
Aug. 2, 1924 - 100.00 charged to prod. A33
Aug. 9, 1924 - 100.00 - 50.00 charged to prod. A33, 50.00 charged to prod. A34 (The Big Town)
Aug. 16, 1924 - 50.00 charged to prod. A34
The studio was closed for three weeks in August 1924, resulting in a lower rate for Joe.
Aug. 23, 1924 - 50.00 charged to studio overhead
Aug. 30, 1924 - 50.00 - 25.00 charged to prod. A33, 25.00 charged to prod. A34
Sep. 6, 1924 - 100.00 charged to prod. A34
Sep. 13, 1924 - 100.00 - 83.33 charged to prod. A33, 16.67 charged to prod. A34
Sep. 20, 1924 - 100.00 - 16.67 charged to prod. A33, 83.33 charged to prod. A34
Sep. 27, 1924 - 100.00 charged to prod. A34
Oct. 4, 1924 - 100.00 charged to prod. A34
Oct. 11, 1924 - 100.00 charged to prod. A34
Oct. 18, 1924 - 100.00 charged to prod. A34
Oct. 25, 1924 - 100.00 charged to prod. A35 (Circus Fever)
Nov. 1, 1924 - 100.00 - 41.67 charged to prod. A35, 58.33 charged to prod. A36 (Dog Days)
Nov. 8, 1924 - 100.00 - 83.33 charged to prod. A35, 16.67 charged to prod. A36
Nov. 15, 1924 - 100.00 charged to prod. A35
Nov. 22, 1924 - 100.00 charged to prod. A36
Nov. 29, 1924 - 100.00 charged to prod. A36
Dec. 6, 1924 - 100.00 charged to prod. A36
Dec. 13, 1924 - 100.00 charged to prod. A36
Dec. 20, 1924 - 100.00 charged to prod. A37 (The Love Bug)
Dec. 27, 1924 - 100.00 charged to prod. A37
Jan. 3, 1925 - 100.00 charged to prod. A37
Jan. 10, 1925 - 100.00 charged to prod. A37
Jan. 17, 1925 - 100.00 charged to prod. A37
Jan. 24, 1925 - 100.00 charged to prod. A39 (Shootin' Injuns)
Jan. 31, 1925 - 100.00 charged to prod. A39
Feb. 7, 1925 - 100.00 charged to prod. A39
Feb. 14, 1925 - 100.00 charged to prod. A39
Feb. 21, 1925 - 100.00 charged to prod. A40 (Official Officers)
Feb. 28, 1925 - 100.00 charged to prod. A40
Mar. 7, 1925 - 150.00 charged to prod. A40
Mar. 14, 1925 - 200.00 charged to prod. A40
Mar. 21, 1925 - 200.00 charged to prod. A41 (Mary, Queen Of Tots)
Mar. 28, 1925 - 200.00 charged to prod. A41
Apr. 4, 1925 - 200.00 charged to prod. A41
Apr. 11, 1925 - 200.00 charged to prod. A41
Apr. 18, 1925 - 200.00 charged to prod. A42 (Boys Will Be Joys)
Apr. 25, 1925 - 200.00 charged to prod. A42
May 2, 1925 - 200.00 charged to prod. A42
May 9, 1925 - 200.00 charged to prod. A42
May 16, 1925 - 200.00 charged to prod. A42
May 23, 1925 - 200.00 charged to prod. A42
May 30, 1925 - 200.00 - 80.00 charged to prod. A42, 120.00 charged to prod. A43 (Better Movies)
June 6, 1925 - 200.00 charged to prod. A43
June 13, 1925 - 200.00 charged to prod. A43
June 20, 1925 - 200.00 charged to prod. A43
June 27, 1925 - 200.00 charged to prod. A43
Note: This production was subsequently renumbered K1, as the Animal Co. was renamed the Kid Co.
July 4, 1925 - 200.00 charged to prod. K2 (Your Own Back Yard)
July 11, 1925 - 200.00 charged to prod. K2
July 18, 1925 - 200.00 charged to prod. K2
July 25, 1925 - 200.00 charged to prod. K2
Aug. 1, 1925 - 200.00 charged to prod. K2
Aug. 8, 1925 - 200.00 charged to prod. K2
Aug. 15, 1925 - 200.00 charged to prod. K2
Aug. 22, 1925 - 25.00 charged to prod. K2
The studio was closed for two weeks, resulting in a reduced salary for Joe.
Aug. 29, 1925 - 25.00 charged to prod. K4 (Good Cheer)
Sep. 5, 1925 - 200.00 charged to prod. K4
Sep. 12, 1925 - 200.00 charged to prod. K4
Sep. 19, 1925 - 200.00 charged to prod. K4
Sep. 26, 1925 - 200.00 charged to prod. K4
Oct. 3, 1925 - 200.00 - 100.00 charged to prod. K4, 100.00 charged to prod. K5 (Buried Treasure)
Oct. 10, 1925 - 200.00 charged to prod. K5
Oct. 17, 1925 - 200.00 charged to prod. K5
Oct. 24, 1925 - 200.00 charged to prod. K5
Oct. 31, 1925 - 200.00 - 166.67 charged to prod. K5, 33.33 charged to prod. K6 (Monkey Business)
Nov. 7, 1925 - 200.00 charged to prod. K6
Nov. 14, 1925 - 200.00 charged to prod. K6
Nov. 21, 1925 - 200.00 charged to prod. K6
Nov. 28, 1925 - 200.00 charged to prod. K6
Dec. 5, 1925 - 200.00 charged to prod. K6
Dec. 12, 1925 - 200.00 charged to prod. K7 (Baby Clothes)
Dec. 19, 1925 - 200.00 charged to prod. K7
Dec. 26, 1925 - 200.00 charged to prod. K7

There were no ledger sheets for the week ending Jan. 2nd, due to the studio being closed, but Joe was still paid his $200.

Jan. 9, 1926 - 200.00 charged to prod. K7
Jan. 16, 1926 - 200.00 - 33.33 charged to prod. K7, 166.67 charged to prod. K8 (Uncle Tom's Uncle)
Jan. 23, 1926 - 200.00 charged to prod. K8
Jan. 30, 1926 - 200.00 charged to prod. K8
Feb. 6, 1926 - 200.00 charged to prod. K8
Feb. 13, 1926 - 200.00 charged to prod. K8
Feb. 20, 1926 - 200.00 charged to prod. K8
Feb. 27, 1926 - 200.00 charged to prod. K9 (Thundering Fleas)
Mar. 6, 1926 - 216.67 charged to prod. K9
Mar. 13, 1926 - 250.00 charged to prod. K9
Mar. 20, 1926 - 250.00 charged to prod. K9
Mar. 27, 1926 - 250.00 charged to prod. K9
Apr. 3, 1926 - 250.00 charged to prod. K9
Apr 10, 1926 - 250.00 charged to prod. K10 (Shivering Spooks)
Apr. 17, 1926 - 250.00 charged to prod. K10
Apr. 24, 1926 - 250.00 charged to prod. K10
May 1, 1926 - 250.00 charged to prod. K10
May 8, 1926 - 250.00 charged to prod. K10
May 15, 1926 - 250.00 charged to prod. K10
May 22, 1926 - 250.00 charged to prod. K10
May 29, 1926 - 250.00 charged to prod. K11 (The Fourth Alarm!)
June 5, 1926 - 250.00 charged to prod. K11
June 12, 1926 - 250.00 charged to prod. K11
June 19, 1926 - 250.00 charged to prod. K11
June 26, 1926 - 250.00 charged to prod. K11
July 3, 1926 - 500.00 - 250.00 charged to prod. K11 (War Feathers), 250.00 vacation pay

For four weeks during July, the studio was closed for summer vacation, resulting in a lower rate for Joe, though he did get the extra $250 the week before the hiatus.

July 17, 1926 - 25.00 charged to studio overhead
July 24, 1926 - 25.00 charged to studio overhead
July 31, 1926 - 25.00 charged to studio overhead
Aug. 7, 1926 - 250.00 charged to prod. K12
Aug. 14, 1926 - 250.00 charged to prod. K12
Aug. 21, 1926 - 250.00 charged to prod. K12
Aug. 28, 1926 - 250.00 charged to prod. K12
Sep. 4, 1926 - 250.00 charged to prod. K12
Sep. 11, 1926 - 250.00 - 150.00 charged to prod. K13 (Seeing The World), 110.00 charged to prod. K14 (Telling Whoppers)
Sep. 18, 1926 - 250.00 charged to prod. K14
Sep. 25, 1926 - 250.00 charged to prod. K14
Oct. 2, 1926 - 250.00 - 83.33 charged to prod. K14, 166.67 charged to prod. K15 (Bring Home The Turkey)
Oct. 9, 1926 - 250.00 charged to prod. K15
Oct. 16, 1926 - 250.00 charged to prod. K15
Oct. 23, 1926 - 250.00 - 208.33 charged to prod. K15, 41.67 charged to prod. K13
Oct. 30, 1926 - 250.00 - 166.67 charged to prod. K13, 83.33 charged to prod. K15
Nov. 6, 1926 - 250.00 charged to prod. K13
Nov. 13, 1926 - 250.00 charged to prod. K13
Nov. 20, 1926 - 250.00 charged to prod. K13
Nov. 27, 1926 - 250.00 - 83.337 charged to prod. K13, 166.67 charged to prod. K16 (Ten Years Old)
Dec. 4, 1926 - 250.00 charged to prod. K16
Dec. 11, 1926 - 250.00 charged to prod. K16
Dec. 18, 1926 - 250.00 charged to prod. K16
Dec. 25, 1926 - 250.00 charged to prod. K17 (Love My Dog)
Jan. 1, 1927 - 250.00 charged to prod. K17

The payroll ledger for 1927 has gone missing, which makes some of the details for these dates unavailable. There are, however, datebooks and payroll summaries that have survived, and these verify most of the information about Joe's salary that would be found in the ledger. The main exception is that, during the interim between films, it isn't clear which production the player's salary is being charged to.

Jan. 8, 1927 - 250.00 charged to prod. K17
Jan. 15, 1927 - 250.00
Jan. 22, 1927 - 250.00 charged to prod. K18 (Tired Business Men)
Jan. 29, 1927 - 250.00 charged to prod. K18
Feb. 5, 1927 - 250.00 charged to prod. K18
Feb. 12, 1927 - 250.00
Feb. 19, 1927 - 250.00 charged to prod. K19 (Baby Brother)
Feb. 26, 1927 - 250.00 charged to prod. K19
Mar. 5, 1927 - 300.00 charged to prod. K19
Mar. 12, 1927 - 400.00 charged to prod. K19
Mar. 19, 1927 - 400.00 charged to prod. K19
Mar. 26, 1927 - 400.00
Apr. 2, 1927 - 400.00 charged to prod. K20 (Chicken Feed)
Apr. 9, 1927 - 400.00 charged to prod. K20
Apr. 16, 1927 - 400.00 charged to prod. K20
Apr. 23, 1927 - 400.00 charged to prod. K21 (Olympic Games)
Apr. 30, 1927 - 400.00 charged to prod. K21
May 7, 1927 - 400.00 charged to prod. K21
May 14, 1927 - 400.00 charged to prod. K22 (The Glorious Fourth)
May 21, 1927 - 400.00 charged to prod. K22
May 28, 1927 - 400.00 charged to prod. K23 (Playin' Hookey)
June 4, 1927 - 400.00 charged to prod. K23
June 11, 1927 - 400.00 charged to prod. K23
June 18, 1927 - 400.00 charged to prod. G1 (Yale Vs. Harvard)
June 25, 1927 - 400.00 charged to prod. G1
July 2, 1927 - 400.00 charged to prod. K24 (The Smile Wins)

As distribution was shifting from Pathé to MGM, the Kid Co. transitioned into the Gang Co. During the weeks ending July 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th, the studio was closed. The datebooks indicate that Joe wasn't paid during this stretch, but the payroll summaries indicate that he was.

Aug. 6, 1927 - 400.00 charged to prod. K24
Aug. 13, 1927 - 400.00 charged to prod. G2 (The Old Wallop)
Aug. 20, 1927 - 400.00 charged to prod. G2
Aug. 27, 1927 - 400.00
Sep. 3, 1927 &#$5; 400.00 charged to prod. G3 (Heebee Jeebees)
Sep. 10, 1927 - 400.00 charged to prod. G3
Sep. 17, 1927 - 400.00 charged to prod. G3 and G4 (Dog Heaven)
It isn't clear whether Joe's salary was split in half between the two productions, or perhaps 1/3 for G3 and 2/3 for G4.
Sep. 24, 1927 - 400.00 charged to prod. G4
Oct. 1, 1927 - 400.00 charged to prod. G3 and G4
It isn't clear whether Joe's salary was split 5/6 for G4 and 1/6 for G3, or 11/12 for G4 and 1/12 for G3.
Oct. 8, 1927 - 400.00 charged to prod. G4
Oct. 15, 1927 - 400.00 charged to prod. G4 and G5 (Spook-Spoofing)
It appears that Joe's salary was probably split 5/12 for G4 and 7/12 for G5.
Oct. 22, 1927 - 400.00 charged to prod. G5
Oct. 29, 1927 - 400.00 charged to prod. G5
Nov. 5, 1927 - 400.00 charged to prod. G4 and G6 (Rainy Days)
It appears that Joe's salary was probably split 1/3 for G4 and 2/3 for G6.
Nov. 12, 1927 - 400.00 charged to prod. G6
Nov. 19, 1927 - 400.00 charged to prod. G6
Nov. 26, 1927 - 400.00 charged to prod. G6
Dec. 3, 1927 - 400.00 charged to prod. G6
Dec. 10, 1927 - 400.00 charged to prod. G6
Dec. 17, 1927 - 400.00 charged to prod. G6 and G7 (Edison, Marconi & Co.)
It appears that Joe's salary was probably split 5/6 for G6 and 1/6 for G7.
Dec. 24, 1927 - 400.00 charged to prod. G6, G7 and G8 Barnum & Ringling, Inc.)
It appears that Joe's salary was probably split 14/36 for G6, 11/36 for G7 and 11/36 for G8
Dec. 31, 1927 - 400.00 charged to prod. G6, G7 and G8
It appears that Joe's salary was probably split 1/6 for G6, 1/6 for G7 and 4/6 for G8

With the start of 1928, we can return to the payroll ledgers for a more accurate picture of Joe's history.

Jan. 7, 1928 - 400.00 charged to prod. G8
Jan. 14, 1928 - 400.00 charged to prod. G8
Jan. 21, 1928 - 400.00 charged to prod. G9 (Fair And Muddy)
Jan. 28, 1928 - 400.00 charged to prod. G9
Feb. 4, 1928 - 400.00 charged to prod. G9
Feb. 11, 1928 - 400.00 - 266.67 charged to prod. G9, 133.33 charged to prod. G10 (Crazy House)
Feb. 18, 1928 - 400.00 charged to prod. G10
Feb. 25, 1928 - 400.00 charged to prod. G10
Mar. 3, 1928 - 400.00 charged to prod. G11 (Growing Pains)
Mar. 10, 1928 - 500.00 charged to prod. G11
Mar. 17, 1928 - 500.00 charged to prod. G11
Mar. 24, 1928 - 500.00 charged to prod. G11

The studio was closed during the spring, resulting in Joe not being paid for the week ending Mar. 31st, and then receiving a lower salary for the rest of the break.

Apr. 7, 1928 - 50.00 charged to studio overhead
Apr. 14, 1928 - 50.00 charged to studio overhead
Apr. 21, 1928 - 50.00 charged to studio overhead
Apr. 28, 1928 - 50.00 charged to studio overhead
May 5, 1928 - 500.00 charged to prod. G12 (The Ol' Gray Hoss)
May 12, 1928 - 500.00 charged to prod. G12
May 19, 1928 - 500.00 charged to prod. G12
May 26, 1928 - 500.00 charged to prod. G12
June 2, 1928 - 500.00 charged to prod. G12
June 9, 1928 - 500.00 - 250.00 charged to prod. G12, 250.00 charged to prod. G13 (School Begins)
June 16, 1928 - 500.00 charged to prod. G13
June 23, 1928 - 500.00 charged to prod. G13
June 30, 1928 - 500.00 charged to prod. G13
July 7, 1928 - 500.00 charged to prod. G14 (The Spanking Age)
July 14, 1928 - 500.00 charged to prod. G14
July 21, 1928 - 500.00 - 250.00 charged to prod. G14, 250.00 charged to prod. G15 (Election Day)
July 28, 1928 - 500.00 charged to prod. G15
Aug. 4, 1928 - 500.00 charged to prod. G15
Aug. 11, 1928 - 500.00 charged to prod. G15
Aug. 18, 1928 - 500.00 charged to Gang Tour
Joe and his fellow Gangsters spent a couple of months on a personal appearance tour.
Aug. 25, 1928 - 500.00 charged to Gang Tour
An unusual situation, since this was the only week in which Jackie Condon and Jay R. Smith worked in "Election Day," and yet the regular members of the troupe were still apparently on tour.
Sep. 1, 1928 - 500.00 charged to Gang Tour
Sep. 8, 1928 - 500.00 charged to Gang Tour
Sep. 15, 1928 - 500.00 charged to Gang Tour
Sep. 22, 1928 - 500.00 charged to Gang Tour
Sep. 29, 1928 - 500.00 charged to Gang Tour
Oct. 6, 1928 - 500.00 charged to Gang Tour
Oct. 13, 1928 - 500.00 charged to Gang Tour
Oct. 20, 1928 - 500.00 charged to Gang Tour
Oct. 27, 1928 - 500.00 charged to prod. G16 (Noisy Noises)
Nov. 3, 1928 - 500.00 charged to prod. G16
Nov. 10, 1928 - 500.00 charged to prod. G16
Nov. 17, 1928 - 500.00 charged to prod. G16
Nov. 24, 1928 - 500.00 charged to prod. G17 (The Holy Terror)
Dec. 1, 1928 - 500.00 charged to prod. G17
Dec. 8, 1928 - 500.00 charged to prod. G18 (Wiggle Your Ears)
Dec. 15, 1928 - 500.00 - 125.00 charged to prod. G18, 375.00 charged to prod. G19 (Fast Freight)
Dec. 22, 1928 - 500.00 charged to prod. G19
Dec. 29, 1928 - 500.00 charged to prod. G19
Jan. 5, 1929 - 50.00 charged to studio overhead
The studio was closed during January, resulting in a lower rate for Joe.
Jan. 12, 1929 - 50.00 charged to studio overhead
Jan. 19, 1929 - 50.00 charged to studio overhead
Jan. 26, 1929 - 50.00 charged to studio overhead
Feb. 2, 1929 - 500.00 charged to prod. G20 (Little Mother)
Feb. 9, 1929 - 500.00 charged to prod. G20
Feb. 16, 1929 - 500.00 charged to prod. G20
Feb. 23, 1929 - 500.00 charged to prod. G21 (Cat, Dog & Co.)
Mar. 2, 1929 - 500.00 charged to prod. G21
Mar. 9, 1929 - 500.00 charged to prod. G22 (Saturday's Lesson)
Mar. 16, 1929 - 500.00 charged to prod. G22
Mar. 23, 1929 - 500.00 charged to prod. G22
Mar. 30, 1929 - 500.00 charged to prod. G23 (Small Talk)
Apr. 6, 1929 - 500.00 charged to prod. G23
Apr. 13, 1929 - 500.00 charged to prod. G23
Apr. 20, 1929 - 500.00 - 166.67 charged to prod. G23, 333.33 charged to prod. G24 (Railroadin')
Apr. 27, 1929 - 500.00 charged to prod. G24
May 4, 1929 - 500.00 charged to prod. G24
May 11, 1929 - 500.00 charged to prod. G24
May 18, 1929 - 500.00 charged to prod. G25 (Boxing Gloves)
May 25, 1929 - 500.00 charged to prod. G25

For the weeks ending June 1st and 8th, Joe wasn't given a check, suggesting that he had actually left the series at this time. However, he was soon brought back for one final Our Gang short.

June 15, 1929 - 250.00 charged to prod. G26 (Lazy Days)
June 22, 1929 - 750.00 charged to prod. G26

After nearly seven years, Joe was now no longer an active member of Our Gang. It would be over three years before he worked at the studio again.

Oct. 22, 1932 - 30.00 charged to prod. G13 (Fish Hooky)
Joe worked as a day player on Oct. 20th and 21st, earning $15 a day.

It would be roughly three and a half years before Joe worked with the Our Gang unit again.

Apr. 18, 1936 - 75.00 charged to Gang Tour
At this point, Joe became Master of Ceremonies for the Gang's personal appearance tour.
Apr. 25, 1936 - 75.00 charged to Gang Tour
May 2, 1936 - 75.00 charged to Gang Tour
May 9, 1936 - 75.00 - charged to Gang Tour

After another five months, Joe was working with the Gang again. In the interim, the Gang Co. reverted to the Kid Co.

Oct. 17, 1936 - 45.00 charged to prod. K3 (Pay As You Exit)
Joe worked as a day player on Oct. 15th, 16th and 17th, earning $15 a day.
Oct. 24, 1936 - 15.00 charged to prod. K3
Joe worked as a day player on Oct. 19th.

After another interim of a month and a half, Joe worked at the Roach studio for the final time.

Dec. 12, 1936 - 53.13 charged to prod. K5 (Reunion In Rhythm)
Joe worked as a day player on Dec. 9th and 10th, earning $25 a day. He then received an overtime check on Dec. 11th.

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