Johnny Downs

This filmography was made in collaboration with Matthew Lydick.

full name: John Morey Downs
nickname: Jack
professional nickname: Johnny
born Oct. 10, 1913, in Brooklyn, NY
died June 6, 1994, in Coronado, CA, of cancer

1923

Johnny's father was Morey H. Downs, a Navy lieutenant, so not surprisingly, the family lived in San Diego.
At some point, Johnny expressed an interest in acting. His mother taught him to sing and at the age of nine, he made his stage debut at the Colonial Theater in San Diego, winning a prize. He went on to win more prizes at the same theater. According to the 1973 edition of Richard Lamparski's "Whatever Became Of" series of books, Johnny was "playing violin and doing patter" in these amateur shows.

1924

Johnny's mother had his hair cut into a Jackie Coogan look, and took him to various auditions at the movie studios in Los Angeles, where he occasionally was given small parts. Most notably, he was given a job with Bryan Foy, making kid comedies.
In late September, Johnny first started working at Hal Roach Studios, reportedly getting his start in the Charley Chase series and the Glenn Tryon series.
In late October, Johnny started working in the Our Gang series, albeit as a day worker.
On December 29th, Johnny was put under long-term contract for 50 dollars a week.

The Fast Set (undetermined role): Oct. 20, 1924 - Famous Players-Lasky/Paramount - 8 reels - feature; ©Oct. 22, 1924. Featuring Betty Compson, Adolphe Menjou, Elliott Dexter and ZaSu Pitts.
K.O. For Cupid (undetermined role): Oct. 27, 1924 - Universal - 2 reels - Fight and Win series; ©Oct. 1, 1924. Fight and Win #10
An Afternoon Tee (role: one of the kids): Nov. 15, 1924 - Winkler - 2 reels - Reg'lar Kids series

1925

The Motion Picture News of March 14th announced Johnny as the newest member of Our Gang, though it erroneously stated that he was 9 years old. It seems possible that the Roach studio also thought he was nine at the time, since even as late as 1934, they still used this as his starting age when sending out press releases about former Our Gang stars. It also mistakenly states that the latest production, "Shootin' Injuns," was Johnny's debut in the series.
On March 30th, Johnny's salary was raised to 60 dollars a week. During this period, the Our Gang unit was finishing up on "Mary, Queen Of Tots," and for some reason, Johnny didn't make an appearance in it. However, he did appear in at least one publicity photo taken on the set.
On December 7th, Johnny's salary was raised to 75 dollars a week.

35. Circus Fever (small part): 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.
Wildcat Willie (role: one of the kids): Feb. 15, 1925 - White/Educational - 2 reels - Juvenile Comedies series; ©Feb. 12, 1925.
36. Dog Days (small part): 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 (small part): 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.
Red Pepper (role: boy with ice cream cone): Apr. 5, 1925 - White/Educational - 2 reels - Mermaid Comedies series; ©Apr. 6, 1925. Featuring Al St. John.
39. Shootin' Injuns (featured role: Johnnie): 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 (featured role: Johnnie): May 31, 1925 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-38 - Our Gang series; Probably filmed in early Jan. 1925. ©Apr. 2, 1925.
Twinkle, Twinkle (appearance): June 14, 1925 - Pathé - 1 reel - Grantland Rice Sportlight; © May 8, 1925. Featuring the Our Gang kids.
40. Official Officers (supporting role): 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.
44. Your Own Back Yard (supporting role: John Downs): 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. The character name derives from its presence on Johnny's scooter in this film.
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.
Should Sailors Marry? (small part: the son): Nov. 8, 1925 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. C-2 - Clyde Cook series; Filmed Apr. 27 to May 8, 1925, with retakes June 2 to 8, 1925. Rob Stone's list also states that retakes started on June 6, but his Laurel Or Hardy book says the 2nd. ©Dec. 30, 1925.
'Our Gang' At Home (appearance): 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: Johnnie): Dec. 6, 1925 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. K-3 - Our Gang series; Filmed July 30 to Aug. 4, 1925. ©Nov. 6, 1925.

1926

Johnny departed the Our Gang series after the completion of "Seeing The World" on November 16th of this year and embarked on a 12-week vaudeville tour.

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 (featured role: Johnnie): 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 (supporting role): 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 (supporting role): 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 (supporting 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! (supporting role): 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: Tuffy aka Toughey aka the Thompson boy): 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

Johnny's vaudeville tour ended sometime in the first months of this year.
Upon returning to Hollywood, Johnny appeared in the MGM film "The Trail Of '98," which the Motion Picture News of Apr. 1st reported as being on location in Corona, CA. Oddly, it would be nearly a full year before the film was released.
In the early spring, Johnny returned to the Our Gang series to make his final appearance in "Chicken Feed."

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.
Outlaws Of Red River (role: Tom Morley as a boy): May 8, 1927 - Fox - 6 reels - Tom Mix feature; ©Aug. 17, 1927. According to IMDB, Johnny is the child actor billed as "Jimmy Downs."
Jesse James (role: Jesse James as a boy): Oct. 15, 1927 - Paramount - 8 reels - Fred Thomson feature; &169;Oct. 22, 1927.
62. Chicken Feed (supporting role: Prof. Presto Misterio): Nov. 6, 1927 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. K-20 - Our Gang series; Filmed Mar. 28 to Apr. 15, 1927. ©June 9, 1927.
The Valley Of The Giants (role: Bryce as a boy): prem. Dec. 4, 1927 - First National - 7 reels - Milton Sills feature; ©Dec. 12, 1927. Released Dec. 11, 1927.

1928

During this period, Johnny teamed up with Mary Kornman and Scooter Lowry, who had previously toured vaudeville with Scooter's sister Lila. The new act would tour the Keith-Albee circuit.
The Motion Picture News from Feb. 18th of this year reports that Mary and Johnny were currently vacationing in New York, and would be shortly returning to vaudeville on an upcoming tour.
By March 30th, the new act, called In And Out Of The Movies and written by Herman Timberg, toured the Orpheum Circuit. Johnny sang and danced as part of the act, which lasted for about a year and a half.

The Crowd (small part: Johnny Sims at age 12): prem. Feb. 18, 1928 - MGM - 9 reels - feature; ©Mar. 3, 1928. Released Mar. 3, 1928. Starring James Murray, Eleanor Boardman and Bert Roach.
The Trail Of '98 (role: mother’s boy): Mar. 20, 1928 - MGM - 10 reels - Ralph Forbes and Dolores del Rio feature; ©July 29, 1929. According to IMDb, Johnny was credited as John Down in this film. Starring Dolores del Rio, Ralph Forbes and Karl Dane. Released with musical score and sound effects.

1929

The vaudeville tour continued into this year, with a visit to Hal Roach's hometown of Elmira, NY, in January.
The act broke up in August at the earliest.

1930

On June 10th of this year, a film called "Near The Rainbow's End" was released, and featured in the film was a song called "Ro-Ro-Rollin' Along," written by Murray Mencher with lyrics by Billy Moll and Harry Richman. The front cover of the sheet music showed a photo of Johnny, who's misidentified as Johnny Downes. It seems fairly clear that he didn't sing the song in the film, but it stands to reason that he sang it as part of his vaudeville act, or perhaps on the radio.

1931

During this year, Johnny's photo appeared on the front cover of the sheet music for "Everybody Knows I Love You," a song he sang on the radio. It was written by Lou Handman, with lyrics by Ben Ryan.

The High School Hoofer (role: high school student): Dec. 6, 1931 - Vitaphone/Warner Bros. - 1 reel - Vitaphone Varieties series; Starring Hal Le Roy and Eleanore King. Also listed as part of the Pepper Pot series.

1932

According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer of Aug. 11th of this year (in an article about Scooter Lowry), Johnny was currently working in musical revues. This is consistent with a Roach studio press release of 1934 regarding former Our Gang stars, which states that Johnny had done a vaudeville tour prior to his involvement in "Strike Me Pink," which started in 1933.

1933

From May 4th to June 10th, Johnny appeared on Broadway in Strike Me Pink with Jimmy Durante.
From November 23rd to December 1st, Johnny appeared in Growing Pains.

The No Man (undetermined role): Aug. 26, 1933 - Vitaphone/Warner Bros. - 2 reels - Broadway Brevities series; ©Aug. 14, 1933. Starring Hugh O’Connell.
Strange Case Of Hennessy (role: newlywed husband): Dec. 8, 1933 - Van Beuren-RKO - 2 reels - Cliff Edwards series; ©Jan. 4, 1934.

1934

A January 8th press release from this year states that Johnny would be among the former Our Gang kids to attend the party celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Roach Studio.
From February 26th to 28th, Johnny appeared on Broadway in Ragged Army.
A Roach studio press release from this year, regarding the whereabouts of former Our Gang stars, states that Johnny had recently returned west with the comedy team Olsen and Johnson, but intended to return East, where he had received several good offers. A letter from September 24th written by Downs reveals that the Olsen and Johnson show was called Take A Chance
The same September 24th letter reveals that Johnny next appeared in a show called the Tingel Tangel Revue.
During production of "Babes In Toyland," Johnny posed for photographs with Jean Darling to play up the mini-reunion of the former Our Gang kids.

Nifty Nurses (lead role: Dr. Allenby): Oct. 19, 1934 - Educational - 2 reels - Johnny Downs and Sally Sweet series; ©Oct. 10, 1934. Johnny sings "What Would You Be Without Me?" and "Don't Go, Olivia," both with Sally Sweet.
Babes In Toyland (bit role: Little Boy Blue): Nov. 30, 1934 - Roach/MGM - 9 reels - prod. F-5 - Stan Laurel & Oliver Hardy feature; Also listed for Dec. 14, 1934. Filmed Aug. 6 to 16, Aug. 27 and 28, and Sep. 24 to Oct. 17, 1934. ©Nov. 28, 1934. US reissue title: March Of The Wooden Soldiers. Johnny is among the singers on "Never Mind, Bo Peep," along with Felix Knight, Jean Darling, Virginia Karns and Charlotte Henry. Publicity photos were taken of Johnny and Jean together.

1935

Johnny was signed to a long-term contract with Paramount during this year.

So Red The Rose (role: wounded Yankee corporal: prem. May 29, 1935 - Paramount - 9 reels - Margaret Sullavan feature; ©Nov. 22, 1935. Released Dec. 20, 1935. Starring Margaret Sullivan and Walter Connolly. Also appearing in this film was Dickie Moore.
College Scandal (role: Paul Gedney): June 21, 1935 - Paramount - 8 reels - feature; ©June 20, 1935. Starring Arline Judge, Kent Taylor, Wendy Barrie, and William Frawley. Johnny sings "In The Middle Of A Kiss" with Arline Judge.
The Virginia Judge (role: Bob Stuart): Sep. 17, 1935 - Paramount - 7 reels - Walter C. Kelly feature; ©Oct. 1, 1935. Starring Walter C. Kelly.
Pirate Party On Catalina Isle (appearance): Nov. 21, 1935 - Lewyn/MGM - 2 reels - MGM Special series; ©Jan 3, 1936. Filmed in Technicolor. Johnny sings "(We're Gonna Have) Smooth Sailing" with Betty Burgess.
Coronado (featured role: Johnny Marvin): Nov. 28, 1935 - Paramount - 8 reels - feature; ©Nov. 29, 1935. Also starring Betty Burgess and Jack Haley. Johnny sings "I've Got Some New Shoes" and "How Do I Rate You?" the latter with Betty Burgess with Eddy Duchin and His Orchestra. He also accompanies Jack Haley on ukulele on "Keep Your Fingers Crossed."

1936

Early this year, or perhaps late in the previous year, Johnny, along with Joe Cobb and Mary Kornman, visited Bob McGowan while the latter was directing "Too Many Parents."
On April 8th, Johnny was scheduled to be among the old-timers of the Our Gang series to see the younger set off as they embarked on their personal appearance tour.
Johnny dated onscreen Our Gang teacher Rosina Lawrence during this period.
On July 18th of this year, the Our Gang series celebrated its 15th anniversary at the Roach studio, and Johnny was among the former members who took part in the festivities.

Everybody's Old Man (role: Tommy Sampson): Mar. 20, 1936 - 20th Century-Fox - 9 reels - Irvin S. Cobb feature; ©Mar. 20, 1936.
The First Baby (lead role: Johnny Ellis): Apr. 2, 1936 - 20th Century-Fox - 75 min. - feature; ©May 15, 1936.
The Arizona Raiders (role: Lonesome Alonzo Q. Mulhall): June 28, 1936 - Paramount - 6 reels - feature; ©Jue 26, 1936. Also starring Larry "Buster" Crabbe, Raymond Hatton, Marsha Hunt, Jane Rhodes and Grant Withers.
Fox Movietone News (appearance): 1936 - Fox - 1 reel - newsreel; Our Gang's 15th anniversary is featured in a Hollywood Spotlight segment with Jimmie Fidler.
Pigskin Parade (featured role: Chip Carson): Oct. 23, 1936 - 20th Century-Fox - 93 min. - feature; ©Oct. 23, 1936. Also starring Stuart Erwin, Patsy Kelly, Jack Haley, Yacht Club Boys, Betty Grable, Arline Judge, Dixie Dunbar, Tony Martin and Judy Garland. Johnny performs "The Balboa" with Garland, Grable, Haley and Kelly.
College Holiday (role: Johnny Jones): Dec. 19, 1936 - Paramount - 9 reels - feature; ©Dec. 25, 1936. Starring Jack Benny, George Burns and Grace Allen, Mary Boland, and Martha Raye. Johnny sings "A Rhyme For Love" with Eleanore Whitney.

1937

Johnny was still a Paramount player during this year, but judging by his films over the next couple of years, it appears that his contract expired around this time.
On August 15th, Harold Heffernan reported the following in his syndicated column: "Johnny Downs barged into a nest of autograph hunters after the 'Artists and Models' preview the other night. One girl handed him a neatly-wrapped box of candy. Must have weighed about three pounds. 'Thanks so much,' said Johnny, beaming his widest smile and tucking the box under his arm. 'Wait a minute,' said the girl, 'I'm not giving you that candy - just autograph the box, please' "

Clarence (role: Bobbie): Feb. 12, 1937 - Paramount - 7 reels - feature; ©Feb. 23, 1937. Also starring Roscoe Karns, Eleanore Whitney, Eugene Pallette, Inez Courtney and Charlotte Wynters.
Turn Off The Moon (role: Terry Keith): May 14, 1937 - Paramount - 8 reels - Charlie Ruggles feature; ©May 14, 1937.
Blonde Trouble (lead role: Fred Stevens): Aug. 6, 1937 - Paramount - 7 reels - Johnny Downs & Eleanore Whitney feature; ©Aug,. 6, 1937.
Thrill Of A Lifetime (role: Stanley Jackson): Dec. 3, 1937 - Paramount - 8 reels - feature; ©Jan. 21, 1938.

1938

On February 6th of this year, Johnny appeared on the radio program 30 Minutes In Hollywood with the current Our Gang cast.

Algiers (role: Pierrot): prem. Jan. 16, 1938 - Wanger/UA - 10 reels - Charles Boyer & Hedy Lamarr feature; ©Aug. 8, 1938. Released Aug. 5, 1938.
Hunted Men (role: Frank Martin): May 27, 1938 - Paramount - 7 reels - Mary Carlisle & Lloyd Nolan feature; ©May 27, 1938. Starring Lloyd Nolan and Mary Carlisle.
It's In The Stars (featured role: Dorothy's boyfriend): Aug. 15, 1938 - MGM - 2 reels - MGM Special series; ©Aug. 3, 1938. Also starring Eleanor Lynn, Roger Converse, Doris Weston and Brandon Tynan. Johnny sings "It's In The Stars."
Hold That Co-ed (role: Dink): Sep. 16, 1938 - 20th Century-Fox - 10 reels - John Barrymore feature; ©Sep. 16, 1938. Also starring George Murphy, Marjorie Weaver, Joan Davis and Jack Haley.
Swing, Sister, Swing (featured role: Johnny Bennett): Dec. 16, 1938 - Universal - 8 reels - Ken Murray feature; ©Dec. 20, 1938. Johnny sings "Wasn't It You?" and "Baltimore Bubble," the latter with Kathryn Kane.
Once Over Lightly (role: Bob Bradley): Dec. 17, 1938 - MGM - 2 reels - Special; ©Dec. 29, 1938. Costarring Billy Gilbert and Dixie Dunbar. Johnny sings "Let's Live Happily Ever After" with Dixie Dunbar. Also, the cast is credited with singing "Fight, Clipton, Fight," presumably with Johnny among them.

1939

First Offenders (role: Fred Gray): Apr. 12, 1939 - Columbia - 7 reels - Walter Abel & Beverly Roberts feature; ©Feb. 23, 1939. Costarring Walter Abel and Beverly Roberts.
Bad Boy (lead role: John Fraser): Jul. 10, 1939 - Gateway/Monogram - 70 min. - Johnny Downs & Rosaline Keith feature
Hawaiian Nights (lead role: Tim Hartley): prem. Sep. 1, 1939 - Universal - 7 reels - feature; ©Aug. 14, 1939. Released Sep. 8, 1939. Also starring Mary Carlisle, Constance Moore and Eddie Quillan. Johnny sings "Hawaii Sing Me To Sleep" and "Hey, Good Lookin'!"
Parents On Trial (featured role: Don Martin): prem. Sep. 21, 1939 - Columbia - 6 reels - Jean Parker & Johnny Downs feature; ©July 5, 1939.
Laugh It Off (featured role: Stephen "Steve" Hannis): Dec. 1, 1939 - Universal - 7 reels - Johnny Downs & Constance Moore feature; ©Nov. 1, 1939. Johnny sings "My Dreams And I And You" with Constance Moore. The two of them also appeared on the front cover of the sheet music for this song.
A Child Is Born (role: Johnny Norton): prem. Dec. 7, 1939 - Warner Bros. - 9 reels - Geraldine Fitzgerald feature; ©Dec. 30, 1939. Released Jan. 6, 1940.

1940

I Can't Give You Anything But Love, Baby (featured role: Robert Lee "Bob" Gunther): May 1940 - Universal - 6 reels - Broderick Crawford feature; ©May 20, 1940.
Sing, Dance, Plenty Hot (featured role: Johnny Cassidy): Aug. 10, 1940 - Republic - 8 reels - feature; ©Aug. 10, 1940. Also starring Ruth Terry, Barbara Allen (Vera Vague) and Billy Gilbert.
Melody And Moonlight (lead role: Danny O'Brien): Oct. 11, 1940 - Republic - 8 reels - Johnny Downs & Barbara (Vera Vague) Allen feature; ©Oct. 11, 1940.
Slightly Tempted (featured role: Jimmy Duncan): Oct. 18, 1940 - Universal - 6 reels - Hugh Herbert feature; ©Aug. 9, 1940.

1941

Honeymoon For Three (role: Chester T. Farrington III): Jan. 18, 1941 - Warner Bros. - 8 reels - Ann Sheridan & George Brent feature; ©Jan. 4, 1941.
Adam Had Four Sons (role: the older David Stoddard): Feb. 18, 1941 - Columbia - 9 reels - Ingrid Bergman & Warner Baxter feature; ©Feb. 18, 1941.
Redhead (lead role: Ted Brown): May 21, 1941 - Chadwick/Monogram - 7 reels - June Lang & Johnny Downs feature; ©May 21, 1941.
Sing Another Chorus (featured role: Andy Peyton): Sep. 19, 1941 - Universal - 7 reels - Jane Frazee feature; ©July 28, 1941. Johnny sings "Walk With Me" with June Frazee.
Moonlight In Hawaii (role: Pete Fleming): prem. Oct. 9, 1941 - Universal - 7 reels - feature; ©Aug. 1, 1941. Released Nov. 21, 1941. Starring Jane Frazee, The Merry Macs, Leon Errol and Mishca Auer. Johnny sings "It's People Like You" and "All For One," the latter with the Merry Macs.
All-American Co-ed (featured role: Bob Sheppard/Bobbie DeWolfe): Oct. 31, 1941 - Roach/UA - 5 reels - prod. F-38 - streamliner; ©Oct. 30, 1941. Also starring Frances Langord, Marjorie Woodward, Noah Beery, Jr., Esther Dale, Harry Langdon and The Tanner Sisters. Johnny sings "I'm A Chap With A Chip On My Shoulder" and "The Farmer's Daughter," the latter with Frances Langford and the Tanner Sisters.
I Don1t Want To Set The World On Fire (undetermined role): 1941 - RCM/Soundies - 1 reel - Soundies series; ©Nov. 24, 1941.

1942

During this year, Johnny was given his own short-lived series of short subjects at Columbia.

Freckles Comes Home (lead role: Freckles Winslow): Jan. 2, 1942 - Monogram - 7 reels - Johnny Downs feature; ©Jan. 14, 1942. Johnny sings "Where We Dream Tonight" with Gale Storm.
Groom And Bored (lead role: Jimmy Warren): Apr. 9, 1942 - Columbia - 2 reels - Johnny Downs series; ©Apr. 3, 1942.
The Gay Nineties (featured role: Johnny): Apr. 15, 1942 - Universal - 2 reels - Name Band Musical; ©Jan. 26, 1942. Costarring Susan Miller. Also listed in IMDb as Gay Nineties with a release date of Jan. 1, 1942.
The Mad Monster (featured role: Tom Gregory): May 15, 1942 - Neufeld/PRC - 8 reels - feature; ©May 7, 1942. Also starring George Zucco and Anne Nagel.
Kiss And Wake Up (lead role: Johnny): Oct. 2, 1942 - Columbia - 2 reels - Johnny Downs series; ©Oct. 2, 1942. Also starring Frank Sully.
Behind The Eight Ball (supporting role: Danny): Dec. 4, 1942 - Universal - 6 reels - The Ritz Brothers & Carol Bruce feature; ©Sep. 28, 1942. Johnny sings and dances to "Don't You Think We Ought To Dance" with Grace McDonald.

1943

Adventures Of The Flying Cadets chapter 1: The Black Hangman Strikes (featured role: Cadet Danny Collins): Feb. 7, 1943 - Universal - 2 reels - serial; ©Aug. 20, 1943. Also starring Bobby Jordan, Robert Armstrong, Jennifer Holt, Eduardo Ciannelli and Regis Toomey.
Adventures Of The Flying Cadets chapter 2: Menaced By Murderers (featured role: Cadet Danny Collins): Feb. 14, 1943 - Universal - 2 reels - serial; ©Aug. 20, 1943. Also starring Bobby Jordan, Robert Armstrong, Jennifer Holt, Eduardo Ciannelli and Regis Toomey.
Adventures Of The Flying Cadets chapter 3: Into The Flames! (featured role: Cadet Danny Collins): Feb. 21, 1943 - Universal - 2 reels - serial; ©Aug. 20, 1943. Also starring Bobby Jordan, Robert Armstrong, Jennifer Holt, Eduardo Ciannelli and Regis Toomey.
Adventures Of The Flying Cadets chapter 4: Doorway Of Death (featured role: Cadet Danny Collins): Mar. 1, 1943 - Universal - 2 reels - serial; ©Aug. 20, 1943 as The Door To Death! Also starring Bobby Jordan, Robert Armstrong, Jennifer Holt, Eduardo Ciannelli and Regis Toomey.
Adventures Of The Flying Cadets chapter 5: Crashed In A Crater! (featured role: Cadet Danny Collins): Mar. 8, 1943 - Universal - 2 reels - serial; ©Aug. 20, 1943. Also starring Bobby Jordan, Robert Armstrong, Jennifer Holt, Eduardo Ciannelli and Regis Toomey.
Adventures Of The Flying Cadets chapter 6: Rendezvous With Doom (featured role: Cadet Danny Collins): Mar. 15, 1943 - Universal - 2 reels - serial; ©Aug. 20, 1943. Also starring Bobby Jordan, Robert Armstrong, Jennifer Holt, Eduardo Ciannelli and Regis Toomey.
Adventures Of The Flying Cadets chapter 7: Gestapo Execution (featured role: Cadet Danny Collins): Mar. 22, 1943 - Universal - 2 reels - serial; ©Aug. 20, 1943. Also starring Bobby Jordan, Robert Armstrong, Jennifer Holt, Eduardo Ciannelli and Regis Toomey.
Adventures Of The Flying Cadets chapter 8: Masters Of Treachery (featured role: Cadet Danny Collins): Mar. 28, 1943 - Universal - 2 reels - serial; ©Aug. 20, 1943. Also starring Bobby Jordan, Robert Armstrong, Jennifer Holt, Eduardo Ciannelli and Regis Toomey.
Adventures Of The Flying Cadets chapter 9: Wings Of Destruction (featured role: Cadet Danny Collins): Apr. 4, 1943 - Universal - 2 reels - serial; ©Aug. 20, 1943. Also starring Bobby Jordan, Robert Armstrong, Jennifer Holt, Eduardo Ciannelli and Regis Toomey.
Adventures Of The Flying Cadets chapter 10: Caught In The Caves Of An-kar-ban (featured role: Cadet Danny Collins): Apr. 11, 1943 - Universal - 2 reels - serial; ©Aug. 20, 1943. Also starring Bobby Jordan, Robert Armstrong, Jennifer Holt, Eduardo Ciannelli and Regis Toomey.
Adventures Of The Flying Cadets chapter 11: Hostages For Treason (featured role: Cadet Danny Collins): Apr. 18, 1943 - Universal - 2 reels - serial; ©Aug. 20, 1943. Also starring Bobby Jordan, Robert Armstrong, Jennifer Holt, Eduardo Ciannelli and Regis Toomey.
Adventures Of The Flying Cadets chapter 12: The Black Hangman Strikes Again (featured role: Cadet Danny Collins): Apr. 25, 1943 - Universal - 2 reels - serial; ©Aug. 20, 1943. Also starring Bobby Jordan, Robert Armstrong, Jennifer Holt, Eduardo Ciannelli and Regis Toomey.
Adventures Of The Flying Cadets chapter 13: The Troll Of Treason! (featured role: Cadet Danny Collins): May 2, 1943 - Universal - 2 reels - serial; ©Aug. 20, 1943. Also starring Bobby Jordan, Robert Armstrong, Jennifer Holt, Eduardo Ciannelli and Regis Toomey.
Campus Rhythm (featured role: "Scoop" Davis): Nov. 19, 1943 - Monogram - 6 reels - feature; ©Oct. 8, 1943. Also starring Gale Storm and Robert Lowery.
Harvest Melody (featured role: Tommy Nelson): Nov. 22, 1943 - Colmes/PRC - 7 reels - Rosemary Lane feature; ©Nov. 22, 1943.

1944

What A Man! (lead role: Henry M. Burrows): Jan. 31, 1944 - Monogram - 7 reels - feature; ©Jan. 3, 1944. Also starring Wanda McKay and Robert Kent.
Trocadero (featured role: Johnny Downs): Apr. 24, 1944 - Colmes/Republic - 8 reels - Rosemary Lane feature; ©Feb. 29, 1944. Johnny sings "How Could You Do That To Me" with Rosemary Lane.
Twilight On The Prairie (featured role: Bucky): May 1944 - Universal - 6 reels - feature; ©June 14, 1944. Also starring Leon Errol, Vivian Austin, Eddie Quillan and Jimmie Dodd. Johnny sings "Where The Prairie Meets The Sky."

1945

During this period, as film roles became scarcer, Johnny relocated to New York.
Beginning November 10th, Johnny appeared on Broadway in Are You With It? at the New Century Theatre.

Forever Yours (role: Ricky): Jan. 26, 1945 - Monogram - 10 reels - Gale Storm feature; ©Dec. 22, 1944.
Rhapsody In Blue (role: dancer): prem. June 27, 1945 - Warner Bros. - 151 min. - feature; ©Sep. 22, 1945. Released Sep. 22, 1945. 135 minutes without overture.

1946

On April 30th, Are You With It? moved to the Shubert Theatre.
On June 29th, Are You With It? closed.
Johnny, now supporting a wife and four children, began touring vaudeville and doing summer stock.

The Kid From Brooklyn (role: master of ceremonies): Mar. 21, 1946 - Goldwyn-Trinity/RKO - 113 min. - Danny Kaye feature; ©Apr. 18, 1946.

1948

By the end of March of this year, Johnny was appearing in the show Hold It!, which also featured Jean Darling. From May 5th to June 12th, the show was playing on Broadway.
With the emerging popularity of television on the East Coast, a new avenue of opportunity presented itself, and Johnny became a TV personality.

Girl About Town (co-host and featured role: press agent): late 1948 - 20 min. - NBC - TV series; IMDb credits Johnny with appearing in the debut episode of Sep. 8, 1948, as well as the second episode on Sep. 15th. Apparently this wasn't his entire involvement, as he reportedly left the series in October or November. Another source states that he was on the show during its first month, which would coincide nicely with the start of his second series of the year. "Girl About Town" was aired Wednesdays from 8:00 to 8:30, or sometimes 8:00 to 8:15, though one online source states that it was a 20-minute show, perhaps to make time for the sponsor's commercial. After Johnny left, the show continued until June 26, 1949, by which time it had been renamed Around The Town.
Captain Billy's Mississippi Music Hall (series regular): late 1948 - 30 min. - CBS - TV series; Starring Ralph Dumke. Network debut on Oct. 1, 1948. This began either as a TV special or as a local series in August 1948 called Captain Billy's Showboat, but it isn't clear if Johnny was already on board. The name was changed on Sep. 17th. The TV series ended on Nov. 26, 1948.

1949

Manhattan Showcase (co-host): 1949 - CBS - 15 min. - TV series; Johnny co-hosted this series with Helen Gallagher. Debuted on Feb. 28th and ended on June 16th.
Square Dance Jubilee (role: Johnny Downs): Nov. 11, 1949 - Barry/Lippert - 79 min. - feature; ©Nov. 28, 1949. Starring Don Barry, Mary Beth Hughes, Spade Cooley and His Band, and Wally Vernon.

1950

As reported in The Daily Oklahoman (Oklahoma City) of Oct. 12, 1952, Johnny returned to Hollywood two years earlier (1950). At some point, he got a job hosting an afternoon TV show in which old western films were shown. If the film broke, which it did every afternoon, Johnny would entertain the folks at home while the projectionist fixed the film. This lasted for about six months.

The Paul Whiteman's Goodyear Revue (appearance): Mar. 26, 1950 - ABC - 30 min. - TV episode
Hills Of Oklahoma (role: square dance caller): June 1, 1950 - Republic - 67 min. - Rex Allen feature; ©May 9, 1950.

1951

Racket Squad episode: The Diamond That Wasn't (undetermined role): Aug. 9, 1951 - Showcase/CBS - 30 min. - TV episode

1952

As reported in The Daily Oklahoman of Oct. 10th of this year, Johnny got together with Mary Kornman, who trained him in horseback riding for the upcoming film "Column South." The article also mentions that Johnny would next be working in the Warner Bros. musical "Back To Broadway," but it isn't clear if this ended up happening. There was also some likelihood that he would appear in the Bob Hope film "Girls Are Here To Stay," which would start filming in October.

Racket Squad episode: Fair Exchange (undetermined role): Feb. 14, 1952 - Showcase/CBS - 30 min. - TV episode
The Unexpected episode: The Slide Rule Blonde (role: Fred): Apr. 2, 1952 - Ziv - 30 min. - TV episode
Sky King episode: The Porcelain Lion (role: Jeff Bradford): Dec. 20, 1952 - Chertok/NBC - 30 min. - TV episode
Stars And Stripes Forever (undetermined role): prem. Dec. 22, 1952 - 20th Century-Fox - 10 reels - Clifton Webb feature; ©Dec. 17, 1952.

1953

During this year, Johnny began to work as an announcer at KFSD Channel 10 in Coronado, CA. Before long, he began hosting an afternoon children's program called The Johnny Downs Show on the same station. During the run of the show, kids could join the "Johnny Downs Club." The call letters were changed to KOGO in 1961. Initially, the program featured Little Rascals episodes, then later it was Flintstones episodes, and eventually Popeye cartoons.
During this period, Johnny also served as Dean Martin's stand-in during dance routines.
While living in Coronado, Johnny also sold real estate and was fairly successful as an amateur tennis player.
It's also been written that Jackie Lynn Taylor was a colleague of Johnny's at a San Diego TV station during the 1950s.

Call Me Madam (role: cameraman): prem. Mar. 4, 1953 - 20th Century-Fox - 114 min. - feature; ©Mar. 5, 1953. Released in Apr. 1953. Starring Ethel Merman, Donald O'Connor, Vera-Ellen and George Sanders. Filmed in Technicolor.
The Girls Of Pleasure Island (role: Marine): Apr. 1, 1953 - Paramount - 95 min. - Leo Genn & Don Taylor feature; ©Apr. 1, 1953. Filmed in Technicolor.
Column South (role: Lt. Posick): May 20, 1953 - Universal International - 84 min. - Audie Murphy & Joan Evans feature; ©Mar. 10, 1953. Filmed in Technicolor.
Cruisin' Down The River (role: Young Jack): prem. July 23, 1953 - Columbia - 9 reels - feature; ©Aug. 31, 1953. Released Aug. 3, 1953. Starring Dick Haymes, Audrey Taylor, and Billy Daniels.
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.
The Caddy (bit role: shipping clerk): Aug. 10, 1953 - York/Paramount - 95 min. - Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis feature; ©Sep. 4, 1953.
Here Come The Girls (role: Bob): prem. Aug. 14, 1953 - Hope/Paramount - 78 min. - feature; ©Dec. 1, 1953. Released Oct. 22, 1953. Filmed in Technicolor. Starring Bob Hope, Tony Martin, Arlene Dahl and Rosemary Clooney.

late 1950s

During this period, Johnny did the choreography for a stage production called Lock Up Your Daughters.
Sometime during the 1950s or 1960s, while he was doing his TV show, Johnny played the Tin Woodsman in the San Diego Starlight Opera production of The Wizard Of Oz.

1959

Take A Good Look episode (appearance): Oct. 22, 1959 - Mansfield-Arnell/ABC - 30 min. - TV episode; Hosted by Ernie Kovacs. Johnny appeared along with Jean Darling, Jay R. Smith, Jack Davis, Sherwood Bailey and Farina Hoskins.

1965

That Regis Philbin Show episode 1.82 (guest appearance): Feb. 16, 1965 - Group W - 90 min. - TV episode

1970

According to one source, Johnny was present, along with several cartoon characters (humans in costumes), for the grand opening of the Toys R Us in his area in August of this year.

1971

According to the 1973 edition Richard Lamparski's "Whatever Became Of" book series, The Johnny Downs Show ended its run during this year. I've also read that the show lasted for 15 years, which would bring its end in 1968, but 1971 makes more sense given Johnny's appearance at the Toys R Us opening in 1970.

1974

Fred Astaire Salutes The Fox Musicals (archival footage): Oct. 24, 1974 - 20th Century-Fox Television/ABC - 64 min. - TV movie; Includes footage from "Pigskin Parade" in which Johnny, along with Judy Garland, Betty Grable, Jack Haley and Patsy Kelly, performs "The Balboa."

1970s

Sometime during this decade, Johnny made a guest appearance on The Little Rascals Family Theater, hosted by Jackie Lynn Taylor.

1980

Jack White's Journal (appearance): Sep. 20, 1980 - KGTV - 30 episode - TV episode; Johnny appears to discuss his career. A clip from "One Wild Ride" is shown.

1982

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

1984

Our Gang: Inside The Clubhouse (archival): May 8, 1984 - Lang/Camellia City Telecasters - 93 mins. - TV documentary; Includes footage from "You Asked For It."

1994

The Our Gang Story (archival): 1994 - Film Shows/GoodTimes - 120 min. - video documentary; Includes footage from "Monkey Business," "Shivering Spooks," "Fox Movietone News" and "You Asked For It."

2002

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

Johnny Downs' payroll history

The following is a list of most of Johnny's history at the Roach studio, with the amounts he was making from week to week. Interestingly, he's typically referred to as Jack Downs in the ledgers. 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 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. 27, 1924 - 20.00
Johnny began as a day worker and earned two separate checks for $10 during this week. It's difficult to tell which production he worked in, but he apparently worked in a Glenn Tryon comedy before joining Our Gang, so he may have appeared in Wages Of Tin (or perhaps Meet The Missus). Other possibilities are the Spat Family comedy Laugh That Off and the Arthur Stone comedy Hard Working Loafers.

Johnny returned to the studio about two weeks later.

Oct. 11, 1924 - 10.00
Johnny earned one check for $10 during this week. He apparently also worked in a Charley Chase comedy before joining Our Gang, so the prime candidate in this case would be The Royal Razz. There's also a chance that he did additional work in Wages Of Tin (with Tryon), or perhaps the Spat Family comedy The Fox Hunt or the Arthur Stone comedy Tame Men And Wild Women.

Johnny again returned to the studio after about two weeks.

Oct. 25, 1924 - 15.00 charged to prod. A35 (Circus Fever)
Johnny earned two checks for $7.50 each during this week. The first, on Oct. 23rd, was definitely for his debut in the Our Gang series, and the second might have been as well, though the Arthur Stone comedy Change The Needle is also a candidate. Much longer shots would be Hard Working Loafers (again with Stone) and The Fox Hunt (with the Spat Family)

After this, it would be about a month before Johnny returned to the studio.

Nov. 22, 1924 - 20.00 charged to prod. A36 (Dog Days)
Johnny worked for two days on this production, Nov. 21st and 22nd, and was given a check for $20 on the 22nd.
Nov. 29, 1924 - 10.00 charged to prod. A36
Johnny was given a check for $10 for one day of work, which took place on Nov. 24th.

After this, it would be three weeks before Johnny worked at the studio again.

Dec. 20, 1924 - 60.00 charged to prod. A37 (The Love Bug)
Johnny was given a check for $30 on Dec. 17th, which covered $10 a day on the 15th, 16th and 17th. He was then given a check for $10 on Dec. 19th and a check for $20 on the 20th. These covered $10 a day on the 18th, 19th and 20th.
Dec. 27, 1924 - 20.00 charged to prod. A37
Johnny was given a check for $10 on Dec. 22nd, and another check for $10 on the 23rd.
Jan. 3, 1925 - 50.00 charged to prod. A37
Starting this week, Johnny was under long-term contract.
Jan. 10, 1925 - 50.00 charged to prod. A37
Jan. 17, 1925 - 50.00 charged to prod. A37
Jan. 24, 1925 - 50.00 charged to prod. A39 (Shootin' Injuns)
Jan. 31, 1925 - 50.00 charged to prod. A39
Feb. 7, 1925 - 50.00 charged to prod. A39
Feb. 14, 1925 - 50.00 charged to prod. A39
Feb. 21, 1925 - 50.00 charged to prod. A40 (Official Officers)
Feb. 28, 1925 - 50.00 charged to prod. A40
Mar. 7, 1925 - 50.00 charged to prod. A40
Mar. 14, 1925 - 50.00 charged to prod. A40
Mar. 21, 1925 - 50.00 charged to prod. A41 (Mary, Queen Of Tots)
In spite of not working in this film, Johnny continued to earn his weekly salary.
Mar. 28, 1925 - 50.00 charged to prod. A41
Apr. 4, 1925 - 60.00 charged to prod. A41
Apr. 11, 1925 - 60.00 charged to prod. A41
Apr. 18, 1925 - 60.00 charged to prod. A42 (Boys Will Be Joys)
Apr. 25, 1925 - 60.00 charged to prod. A42
May 2, 1925 - 60.00 charged to prod. A42
May 9, 1925 - 60.00 charged to prod. A42
May 16, 1925 - 60.00 charged to prod. A42
May 23, 1925 - 60.00 charged to prod. A42
May 30, 1925 - 60.00 - 24.00 charged to prod. A42, 36.00 charged to prod. A43 (Better Movies)
June 6, 1925 - 60.00 charged to prod. A43
June 13, 1925 - 60.00 charged to prod. A43
June 20, 1925 - 60.00 charged to prod. A43
June 27, 1925 - 60.00 charged to prod. A43
Note: This production was subsequently renumbered K1, as the Animal Co. was renamed the Kid Co.
July 4, 1925 - 60.00 charged to prod. K2 (Your Own Back Yard)
July 11, 1925 - 60.00 charged to prod. K2
July 18, 1925 - 60.00 charged to prod. K2
July 25, 1925 - 60.00 charged to prod. K2
Aug. 1, 1925 - 60.00 charged to prod. K2
Aug. 8, 1925 - 60.00 charged to prod. K2
Aug. 15, 1925 - 60.00 charged to prod. K2

For the weeks ending Aug. 22nd and 29th, the studio was closed, but Johnny still made his $60 salary both weeks.

Sep. 5, 1925 - 60.00 charged to prod. K4 (Good Cheer)
Sep. 12, 1925 - 60.00 charged to prod. K4
Sep. 19, 1925 - 60.00 charged to prod. K4
Sep. 26, 1925 - 60.00 charged to prod. K4
Oct. 3, 1925 - 60.00 - 30.00 charged to prod. K4, 30.00 charged to prod. K5 (Buried Treasure)
Oct. 10, 1925 - 60.00 charged to prod. K5
Oct. 17, 1925 - 60.00 charged to prod. K5
Oct. 24, 1925 - 60.00 charged to prod. K5
Oct. 31, 1925 - 60.00 - 50.00 charged to prod. K5, 10.00 charged to prod. K6 (Monkey Business)
Nov. 7, 1925 - 60.00 charged to prod. K6
Nov. 14, 1925 - 60.00 charged to prod. K6
Nov. 21, 1925 - 60.00 charged to prod. K6
Nov. 28, 1925 - 60.00 charged to prod. K6
Dec. 5, 1925 - 60.00 charged to prod. K6
Dec. 12, 1925 - 75.00 charged to prod. K7 (Baby Clothes)
Dec. 19, 1925 - 75.00 charged to prod. K7
Dec. 26, 1925 - 75.00 charged to prod. K7

There were no ledger sheets for the week ending Jan. 2nd, due to the studio being closed, but Johnny was still paid his $75.

Jan. 9, 1926 - 75.00 charged to prod. K7
Jan. 16, 1926 - 75.00 - 12.50 charged to prod. K7, 62.50 charged to prod. K8 (Uncle Tom's Uncle)
Jan. 23, 1926 - 75.00 charged to prod. K8
Jan. 30, 1926 - 75.00 charged to prod. K8
Feb. 6, 1926 - 75.00 charged to prod. K8
Feb. 13, 1926 - 75.00 charged to prod. K8
Feb. 20, 1926 - 75.00 charged to prod. K8
Feb. 27, 1926 - 75.00 charged to prod. K9 (Thundering Fleas)
Mar. 6, 1926 - 75.00 charged to prod. K9
Mar. 13, 1926 - 75.00 charged to prod. K9
Mar. 20, 1926 - 75.00 charged to prod. K9
Mar. 27, 1926 - 75.00 charged to prod. K9
Apr. 3, 1926 - 75.00 charged to prod. K9
Apr 10, 1926 - 75.00 charged to prod. K10 (Shivering Spooks)
Apr. 17, 1926 - 75.00 charged to prod. K10
Apr. 24, 1926 - 75.00 charged to prod. K10
May 1, 1926 - 75.00 charged to prod. K10
May 8, 1926 - 75.00 charged to prod. K10
May 15, 1926 - 75.00 charged to prod. K10
May 22, 1926 - 75.00 charged to prod. K10
May 29, 1926 - 75.00 charged to prod. K11 (The Fourth Alarm!)
June 5, 1926 - 75.00 charged to prod. K11
June 12, 1926 - 75.00 charged to prod. K11
June 19, 1926 - 75.00 charged to prod. K11
June 26, 1926 - 75.00 charged to prod. K11
July 3, 1926 - 150.00 - 75.00 charged to prod. K11 (War Feathers), 75.00 vacation pay

For four weeks during July, the studio was closed for summer vacation and Johnny didn't receive his salary, though he did receive an extra $75 the week before the hiatus.

Aug. 7, 1926 - 75.00 charged to prod. K12
Aug. 14, 1926 - 75.00 charged to prod. K12
Aug. 21, 1926 - 75.00 charged to prod. K12
Aug. 28, 1926 - 75.00 charged to prod. K12
Sep. 4, 1926 - 75.00 charged to prod. K12
Sep. 11, 1926 - 75.00 - 45.00 charged to prod. K13 (Seeing The World), 30.00 charged to prod. K14 (Telling Whoppers)
Sep. 18, 1926 - 75.00 charged to prod. K14
Sep. 25, 1926 - 75.00 charged to prod. K14
Oct. 2, 1926 - 75.00 - 25.00 charged to prod. K14, 50.00 charged to prod. K15 (Bring Home The Turkey)
Oct. 9, 1926 - 75.00 charged to prod. K15
Oct. 16, 1926 - 75.00 charged to prod. K15
Oct. 23, 1926 - 75.00 - 62.50 charged to prod. K15, 12.50 charged to prod. K13
Oct. 30, 1926 - 75.00 - 50.00 charged to prod. K13, 25.00 charged to prod. K15
Nov. 6, 1926 - 75.00 charged to prod. K13
Nov. 13, 1926 - 75.00 charged to prod. K13
Nov. 20, 1926 - 25.00 charged to prod. K13
Johnny's long-term contract had expired, so as he was about to leave the series, he was given a check for $25 on Tuesday, Nov. 16th.

The payroll ledger for 1927 has gone missing, so details about Johnny's brief return to the series in March/April are not available, but it would have been as a day worker.

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