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 Mar. 11, 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 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

In early March of this year, 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.
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."
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.

1980

Joe was a member of the Way Out West tent of Sons Of The Desert, the Laurel & Hardy appreciation society. During this year, the Way Out West tent hosted the Sons of the Desert 2nd International Convention (or "Hollywood '80"), which included the largest Our Gang reunion to ever take place. Joe, of course, was in attendance.

Rascal Dazzle (archival): 1980 - King World/Picture Scores - 93 min. - documentary feature; Includes footage from "Reunion In Rhythm."

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 most 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 for 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 for A7, 41.67 for B10 (A Tough Winter)
Sep. 23, 1922 - 50.00 - 33.33 for A7, 16.67 for B10
Sep. 30, 1922 - 50.00 - 20.83 for A7, 29.17 for 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 for A10 (Boys To Board)
Oct. 14, 1922 - 50.00 for A10
Oct. 21, 1922 - 50.00 for A10
Oct. 28, 1922 - 50.00 for A10
Nov. 4, 1922 - 50.00 - 29.17 for A10, 20.83 for A11 (A Pleasant Journey)
Nov. 11, 1922 - 50.00 for A11
Nov. 18, 1922 - 50.00 - 33.33 for A11, 16.67 for A12 (Giants Vs. Yanks)
Nov. 25, 1922 - 50.00 for A12
Dec. 2, 1922 - 50.00 for A12
Dec. 9, 1922 - 50.00 for A12
Dec. 16, 1922 - 50.00 - 33.33 for A12, 16.67 for A13 (Back Stage)
Dec. 23, 1922 - 50.00 - 4.17 for A12, 45.83 for A13
Dec. 30, 1922 - 50.00 for A13
Jan. 6, 1923 - 50.00 for A13
Jan. 13, 1923 - 50.00 - 16.67 for A13, 16.66 for A14 (Dogs Of War!), 16.67 for A7
Jan. 20, 1923 - 50.00 for A14
Jan. 27, 1923 - 50.00 for A14
Feb. 3, 1923 - 50.00 for A14
Feb. 10, 1923 - 50.00 for A14
Feb. 17, 1923 - 50.00 - 4.17 for A12, 45.83 for A15 (Lodge Night)
Feb. 24, 1923 - 50.00 - 20.83 for A14, 29.17 for A15
Mar. 3, 1923 - 125.00 - 8.33 for A13, 41.67 for A15, 75.00 for 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 for A16, 12.50 for A17 (Stage Fright)
Mar. 24, 1923 - 75.00 for A17
Mar. 31. 1923 - 75.00 for A17
Apr. 7, 1923 - 75.00 for A17
Apr. 14, 1923 - 75.00 - 37.50 for A17, 37.50 for A18 (July Days)
Apr. 21, 1923 - 75.00 for A18
Apr. 28, 1923 - 75.00 for A18
May 5, 1923 - 75.00 - 37.50 for A18, 37.50 for A19 (Sunday Calm)
May 12, 1923 - 75.00 for A19
May 19, 1923 - 75.00 for A19
May 26, 1923 - 75.00 for A19
June 2, 1923 - 75.00 - 15.00 for A18, 30.00 for A19, 30.00 for A20 (No Noise)
June 9, 1923 - 75.00 for A20
June 16, 1923 - 75.00 for A20
June 23, 1923 - 75.00 - 25.00 for A17, 50.00 for A20
June 30, 1923 - 75.00 for A17
July 7, 1923 - 75.00 - 15.00 for A17, 60.00 for A19
July 14, 1923 - 75.00 for A19
July 21, 1923 - 75.00 for A21 (Derby Day)
July 28, 1923 - 75.00 for A21
Aug. 4, 1923 - 75.00 for A21
Aug. 11, 1923 - 75.00 for A21
Aug. 18, 1923 - 75.00 - 12.50 for A21, 62.50 for A22 (Tire Trouble)
Aug. 25, 1923 - 75.00 for A22
Sep. 1, 1923 - 75.00 for A22
Sep. 8, 1923 - 75.00 - 30.00 for A22, 45.00 for A23 (Big Business)
Sep. 15, 1923 - 75.00 for A23
Sep. 22, 1923 - 75.00 for A23
Sep. 29, 1923 - 75.00 - 37.50 for A23, 37.50 for A24 (The Buccaneers)
Oct. 6, 1923 - 75.00 for A24
Oct. 13, 1923 - 75.00 for A24
Oct. 20, 1923 - 75.00 for A24
Oct. 27, 1923 - 75.00 - 37.50 for A24, 37.50 for A25 (Seein' Things)
Nov. 3, 1923 - 75.00 for A25
Nov. 10, 1923 - 75.00 - 42.86 for A25, 32.14 for A26 (Commencement Day)
Nov. 17, 1923 - 75.00 for A26
Nov. 24, 1923 - 75.00 for A26
Dec. 1, 1923 - 75.00 for A26
Dec. 8, 1923 - 75.00 - 37.50 for A26, 37.50 for A27 (It's A Bear)
Dec. 15, 1923 - 75.00 for A27
Dec. 22, 1923 - 75.00 - 10.71 for A25, 64.29 for A27
Dec. 29, 1923 - 75.00 for A27
Jan. 5, 1924 - 75.00 for A27
Jan. 12, 1924 - 75.00 - 4.16 for A25, 54.17 for A26, 16.67 for A27
Jan. 19, 1924 - 75.00 - 62.50 for A27, 12.50 for L12 (Short Kilts)
Note: this probably pertains to L11 (Rupert Of Hee Haw)
Jan. 26, 1924 - 75.00 - 50.00 for A26, 25.00 for R11 (Going To Congress)
Feb. 2, 1924 - 75.00 for A28 (Cradle Robbers)
Feb. 9, 1924 - 75.00 for A28
Feb. 16, 1924 - 75.00 for A28
Feb. 23, 1924 - 75.00 - 50.00 for A28, 25.00 for T2 (The Battling Orioles)
Mar. 1, 1924 - 75.00 for A29 (Jubilo, Jr.)
Mar. 8, 1924 - 91.67 - 25.00 for A27, 66.67 for A29
Mar. 15, 1924 - 100.00 - 50.00 for A27, 50.00 for A29
Mar. 22, 1924 - 100.00 - 83.33 for A29, 16.67 for D57 (Fast Black)
Mar. 29, 1924 - 100.00 for A30 (High Society)
Apr. 5, 1924 - 100.00 for A30
Apr. 12, 1924 - 100.00 for A30
Apr. 19, 1924 - 100.00 - 83.33 for A30, 16.67 for D59 (Riders Of The Kitchen Range)
Apr. 26, 1924 - 100.00 for A31 (The Sun Down Limited)
May 3, 1924 - 100.00 for A31
May 10, 1924 - 100.00 for A31
May 17, 1924 - 100.00 - 83.33 for A31, 16.67 for D59
May 24, 1924 - 100.00 for A31
May 31, 1924 - 100.00 for A31
June 7, 1924 - 100.00 for A32 (Every Man For Himself)
June 14, 1924 - 100.00 - 33.33 for A16 (Fast Company), 66.67 for A32
June 21, 1924 - 100.00 for A16
June 28, 1924 - 100.00 - 16.67 for A16, 83.33 for F17 (The Rubber-Neck)
July 5, 1924 - 100.00 for A33 (The Mysterious Mystery!)
July 12, 1924 - 100.00 for A33
July 19, 1924 - 100.00 for A33
July 26, 1924 - 100.00 - 83.33 for A33, 16.67 for E8 (Tame Men And Wild Women)
Aug. 2, 1924 - 100.00 for A33
Aug. 9, 1924 - 100.00 - 50.00 for A33, 50.00 for A34 (The Big Town)
Aug. 16, 1924 - 50.00 for 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 for A33, 25.00 for A34
Sep. 6, 1924 - 100.00 for A34
Sep. 13, 1924 - 100.00 - 83.33 for A33, 16.67 for A34
Sep. 20, 1924 - 100.00 - 16.67 for A33, 83.33 for A34
Sep. 27, 1924 - 100.00 for A34
Oct. 4, 1924 - 100.00 for A34
Oct. 11, 1924 - 100.00 for A34
Oct. 18, 1924 - 100.00 for A34
Oct. 25, 1924 - 100.00 for A35 (Circus Fever)
Nov. 1, 1924 - 100.00 - 41.67 for A35, 58.33 for A36 (Dog Days)
Nov. 8, 1924 - 100.00 - 83.33 for A35, 16.67 for A36
Nov. 15, 1924 - 100.00 for A35
Nov. 22, 1924 - 100.00 for A36
Nov. 29, 1924 - 100.00 for A36
Dec. 6, 1924 - 100.00 for A36
Dec. 13, 1924 - 100.00 for A36
Dec. 20, 1924 - 100.00 for A37 (The Love Bug)
Dec. 27, 1924 - 100.00 for A37
Jan. 3, 1925 - 100.00 for A37
Jan. 10, 1925 - 100.00 for A37
Jan. 17, 1925 - 100.00 for A37
Jan. 24, 1925 - 100.00 for A39 (Shootin' Injuns)
Jan. 31, 1925 - 100.00 for A39
Feb. 7, 1925 - 100.00 for A39
Feb. 14, 1925 - 100.00 for A39
Feb. 21, 1925 - 100.00 for A40 (Official Officers)
Feb. 28, 1925 - 100.00 for A40
Mar. 7, 1925 - 150.00 for A40
Mar. 14, 1925 - 200.00 for A40
Mar. 21, 1925 - 200.00 for A41 (Mary, Queen Of Tots)
Mar. 28, 1925 - 200.00 for A41
Apr. 4, 1925 - 200.00 for A41
Apr. 11, 1925 - 200.00 for A41
Apr. 18, 1925 - 200.00 for A42 (Boys Will Be Joys)
Apr. 25, 1925 - 200.00 for A42
May 2, 1925 - 200.00 for A42
May 9, 1925 - 200.00 for A42
May 16, 1925 - 200.00 for A42
May 23, 1925 - 200.00 for A42
May 30, 1925 - 200.00 - 80.00 for A42, 120.00 for A43 (Better Movies)
June 6, 1925 - 200.00 for A43
June 13, 1925 - 200.00 for A43
June 20, 1925 - 200.00 for A43
June 27, 1925 - 200.00 for A43
Note: This production was subsequently renumbered K1, as the Animal Co. was renamed the Kid Co.
July 4, 1925 - 200.00 for K2 (Your Own Back Yard)
July 11, 1925 - 200.00 for K2
July 18, 1925 - 200.00 for K2
July 25, 1925 - 200.00 for K2
Aug. 1, 1925 - 200.00 for K2
Aug. 8, 1925 - 200.00 for K2
Aug. 15, 1925 - 200.00 for K2
Aug. 22, 1925 - 25.00 for K2
The studio was closed for two weeks, resulting in a reduced salary for Joe.
Aug. 29, 1925 - 25.00 for K4 (Good Cheer)
Sep. 5, 1925 - 200.00 for K4
Sep. 12, 1925 - 200.00 for K4
Sep. 19, 1925 - 200.00 for K4
Sep. 26, 1925 - 200.00 for K4
Oct. 3, 1925 - 200.00 - 100.00 for K4, 100.00 for K5 (Buried Treasure)
Oct. 10, 1925 - 200.00 for K5
Oct. 17, 1925 - 200.00 for K5
Oct. 24, 1925 - 200.00 for K5
Oct. 31, 1925 - 200.00 - 166.67 for K5, 33.33 for K6 (Monkey Business)
Nov. 7, 1925 - 200.00 for K6
Nov. 14, 1925 - 200.00 for K6
Nov. 21, 1925 - 200.00 for K6
Nov. 28, 1925 - 200.00 for K6
Dec. 5, 1925 - 200.00 for K6
Dec. 12, 1925 - 200.00 for K7 (Baby Clothes)
Dec. 19, 1925 - 200.00 for K7
Dec. 26, 1925 - 200.00 for 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 for K7
Jan. 16, 1926 - 200.00 - 33.33 for K7, 166.67 for K8 (Uncle Tom's Uncle)
Jan. 23, 1926 - 200.00 for K8
Jan. 30, 1926 - 200.00 for K8
Feb. 6, 1926 - 200.00 for K8
Feb. 13, 1926 - 200.00 for K8
Feb. 20, 1926 - 200.00 for K8
Feb. 27, 1926 - 200.00 for K9 (Thundering Fleas)
Mar. 6, 1926 - 216.67 for K9
Mar. 13, 1926 - 250.00 for K9
Mar. 20, 1926 - 250.00 for K9
Mar. 27, 1926 - 250.00 for K9
Apr. 3, 1926 - 250.00 for K9
Apr 10, 1926 - 250.00 for K10 (Shivering Spooks)
Apr. 17, 1926 - 250.00 for K10
Apr. 24, 1926 - 250.00 for K10
May 1, 1926 - 250.00 for K10
May 8, 1926 - 250.00 for K10
May 15, 1926 - 250.00 for K10
May 22, 1926 - 250.00 for K10
May 29, 1926 - 250.00 for K11 (The Fourth Alarm!)
June 5, 1926 - 250.00 for K11
June 12, 1926 - 250.00 for K11
June 19, 1926 - 250.00 for K11
June 26, 1926 - 250.00 for K11
July 3, 1926 - 500.00 - 250.00 for 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 for K12
Aug. 14, 1926 - 250.00 for K12
Aug. 21, 1926 - 250.00 for K12
Aug. 28, 1926 - 250.00 for K12
Sep. 4, 1926 - 250.00 for K12
Sep. 11, 1926 - 250.00 - 150.00 for K13 (Seeing The World), 110.00 for K14 (Telling Whoppers)
Sep. 18, 1926 - 250.00 for K14
Sep. 25, 1926 - 250.00 for K14
Oct. 2, 1926 - 250.00 - 83.33 for K14, 166.67 for K15 (Bring Home The Turkey)
Oct. 9, 1926 - 250.00 for K15
Oct. 16, 1926 - 250.00 for K15
Oct. 23, 1926 - 250.00 - 208.33 for K15, 41.67 for K13
Oct. 30, 1926 - 250.00 - 166.67 for K13, 83.33 for K15
Nov. 6, 1926 - 250.00 for K13
Nov. 13, 1926 - 250.00 for K13
Nov. 20, 1926 - 250.00 for K13
Nov. 27, 1926 - 250.00 - 83.337 for K13, 166.67 for K16 (Ten Years Old)
Dec. 4, 1926 - 250.00 for K16
Dec. 11, 1926 - 250.00 for K16
Dec. 18, 1926 - 250.00 for K16
Dec. 25, 1926 - 250.00 for K17 (Love My Dog)
Jan. 1, 1927 - 250.00 for 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 for K17
Jan. 15, 1927 - 250.00
Jan. 22, 1927 - 250.00 for K18 (Tired Business Men)
Jan. 29, 1927 - 250.00 for K18
Feb. 5, 1927 - 250.00 for K18
Feb. 12, 1927 - 250.00
Feb. 19, 1927 - 250.00 for K19 (Baby Brother)
Feb. 26, 1927 - 250.00 for K19
Mar. 5, 1927 - 300.00 for K19
Mar. 12, 1927 - 400.00 for K19
Mar. 19, 1927 - 400.00 for K19
Mar. 26, 1927 - 400.00
Apr. 2, 1927 - 400.00 for K20 (Chicken Feed)
Apr. 9, 1927 - 400.00 for K20
Apr. 16, 1927 - 400.00 for K20
Apr. 23, 1927 - 400.00 for K21 (Olympic Games)
Apr. 30, 1927 - 400.00 for K21
May 7, 1927 - 400.00 for K21
May 14, 1927 - 400.00 for K22 (The Glorious Fourth)
May 21, 1927 - 400.00 for K22
May 28, 1927 - 400.00 for K23 (Playin' Hookey)
June 4, 1927 - 400.00 for K23
June 11, 1927 - 400.00 for K23
June 18, 1927 - 400.00 for G1 (Yale Vs. Harvard)
June 25, 1927 - 400.00 for G1
July 2, 1927 - 400.00 for 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 for K24
Aug. 13, 1927 - 400.00 for G2 (The Old Wallop)
Aug. 20, 1927 - 400.00 for G2
Aug. 27, 1927 - 400.00
Sep. 3, 1927 &#$5; 400.00 for G3 (Heebee Jeebees)
Sep. 10, 1927 - 400.00 for G3
Sep. 17, 1927 - 400.00 for 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 for G4
Oct. 1, 1927 - 400.00 for 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 for G4
Oct. 15, 1927 - 400.00 for 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 for G5
Oct. 29, 1927 - 400.00 for G5
Nov. 5, 1927 - 400.00 for 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 for G6
Nov. 19, 1927 - 400.00 for G6
Nov. 26, 1927 - 400.00 for G6
Dec. 3, 1927 - 400.00 for G6
Dec. 10, 1927 - 400.00 for G6
Dec. 17, 1927 - 400.00 for 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 for 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 for 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 for G8
Jan. 14, 1928 - 400.00 for G8
Jan. 21, 1928 - 400.00 for G9 (Fair And Muddy)
Jan. 28, 1928 - 400.00 for G9
Feb. 4, 1928 - 400.00 for G9
Feb. 11, 1928 - 400.00 - 266.67 for G9, 133.33 for G10 (Crazy House)
Feb. 18, 1928 - 400.00 for G10
Feb. 25, 1928 - 400.00 for G10
Mar. 3, 1928 - 400.00 for G11 (Growing Pains)
Mar. 10, 1928 - 500.00 for G11
Mar. 17, 1928 - 500.00 for G11
Mar. 24, 1928 - 500.00 for 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 for G12 (The Ol' Gray Hoss)
May 12, 1928 - 500.00 for G12
May 19, 1928 - 500.00 for G12
May 26, 1928 - 500.00 for G12
June 2, 1928 - 500.00 for G12
June 9, 1928 - 500.00 - 250.00 for G12, 250.00 for G13 (School Begins)
June 16, 1928 - 500.00 for G13
June 23, 1928 - 500.00 for G13
June 30, 1928 - 500.00 for G13
July 7, 1928 - 500.00 for G14 (The Spanking Age)
July 14, 1928 - 500.00 for G14
July 21, 1928 - 500.00 - 250.00 for G14, 250.00 for G15 (Election Day)
July 28, 1928 - 500.00 for G15
Aug. 4, 1928 - 500.00 for G15
Aug. 11, 1928 - 500.00 for G15
Aug. 18, 1928 - 500.00 for Gang Tour
Joe and his fellow Gangsters spent a couple of months on a personal appearance tour.
Aug. 25, 1928 - 500.00 for 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 for Gang Tour
Sep. 8, 1928 - 500.00 for Gang Tour
Sep. 15, 1928 - 500.00 for Gang Tour
Sep. 22, 1928 - 500.00 for Gang Tour
Sep. 29, 1928 - 500.00 for Gang Tour
Oct. 6, 1928 - 500.00 for Gang Tour
Oct. 13, 1928 - 500.00 for Gang Tour
Oct. 20, 1928 - 500.00 for Gang Tour
Oct. 27, 1928 - 500.00 for G16 (Noisy Noises)
Nov. 3, 1928 - 500.00 for G16
Nov. 10, 1928 - 500.00 for G16
Nov. 17, 1928 - 500.00 for G16
Nov. 24, 1928 - 500.00 for G17 (The Holy Terror)
Dec. 1, 1928 - 500.00 for G17
Dec. 8, 1928 - 500.00 for G18 (Wiggle Your Ears)
Dec. 15, 1928 - 500.00 - 125.00 for G18, 375.00 for G19 (Fast Freight)
Dec. 22, 1928 - 500.00 for G19
Dec. 29, 1928 - 500.00 for 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 for G20 (Little Mother)
Feb. 9, 1929 - 500.00 for G20
Feb. 16, 1929 - 500.00 for G20
Feb. 23, 1929 - 500.00 for G21 (Cat, Dog & Co.)
Mar. 2, 1929 - 500.00 for G21
Mar. 9, 1929 - 500.00 for G22 (Saturday's Lesson)
Mar. 16, 1929 - 500.00 for G22
Mar. 23, 1929 - 500.00 for G22
Mar. 30, 1929 - 500.00 for G23 (Small Talk)
Apr. 6, 1929 - 500.00 for G23
Apr. 13, 1929 - 500.00 for G23
Apr. 20, 1929 - 500.00 - 166.67 for G23, 333.33 for G24 (Railroadin')
Apr. 27, 1929 - 500.00 for G24
May 4, 1929 - 500.00 for G24
May 11, 1929 - 500.00 for G24
May 18, 1929 - 500.00 for G25 (Boxing Gloves)
May 25, 1929 - 500.00 for 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 for G26 (Lazy Days)
June 22, 1929 - 750.00 for 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 for 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 for Gang Tour
At this point, Joe became Master of Ceremonies for the Gang's personal appearance tour.
Apr. 25, 1936 - 75.00 for Gang Tour
May 2, 1936 - 75.00 for Gang Tour
May 9, 1936 - 75.00 - for 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 for 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 for 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 for 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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