Allen "Farina" Hoskins

This filmography was made in collaboration with Matthew Lydick.

full name: Allen Clayton Hoskins
childhood nickname: Sonny Boy aka Sonny
professional nickname: Farina
adult nickname: Al
born Aug. 9, 1920, in Boston, MA
died July 26, 1980, in Oakland, CA, of cancer

Special note: Farina's full name is often given as Allen Clayton Hoskins, Jr., but this seems unlikely since his father was named Clayton H. Hoskins.

1922

It was sometime during the week ending Mar. 11th of this year that Allen Hoskins did his first film work, which was with the recently-inaugurated Our Gang series. His onscreen name "Farina" was coined by title writer H.M. Walker, who found him as chubby and agreeable as breakfast mush.
Farina worked as a day player under being signed to his first long-term contract during the week ending Sep. 23rd, making 45 dollars a week.

4. One Terrible Day (supporting role: Farina): Sep. 10, 1922 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-4 - Our Gang series; Filmed May 22 to June 10, 1922. ©Oct. 9, 1922.
2. Fire Fighters (supporting role): Oct. 8, 1922 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-2 - Our Gang series; Filmed Feb. 27 to Apr. 1, 1922. ©Oct. 9, 1922.
3. Young Sherlocks (featured role): Nov. 26, 1922 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-3 - Our Gang series; Filmed Apr. 3 to 8, and Apr. 24 to May 20, 1922. ©Nov. 11, 1922.
6. Saturday Morning (supporting role: Maple): Dec. 3, 1922 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-6 - Our Gang series; Filmed July 8 to 25, 1922. ©Nov. 11, 1922.
Screen Snapshots Series 3, No. 16 (presumed appearance): Dec. 31, 1922 - C. B. C. Film Sales Corp. - 1 reel - Screen Snapshots series; ©Dec. 8, 1922. Director Robert F. McGowan and the Our Gang cast are listed for this film, but cast members are not specified.

1923

Farina's salary was increased to 60 dollars a week on Mar. 18th of this year. A new contract signed on Aug. 27th increased his salary to 70 dollars a week.

9. The Champeen! (supporting role): Jan. 28, 1923 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-9 - Our Gang series; Filmed late August/September 1922. ©Dec. 16, 1922.
8. The Cobbler (featured role: Farina): Feb. 18, 1923 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-8 - Our Gang series; Filmed late August, and perhaps September, 1922. ©Feb. 26, 1923.
7. The Big Show! (featured role: Farina): 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 (featured role: Farina): 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 (supporting 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: Farina): 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 (featured role: Farina): 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! (featured role: Farina): 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: Farina): 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: Farina): Aug. 26, 1923 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-18 - Our Gang series; Filmed Apr. 12 to May 2, and May 31, 1923. ©Aug. 2, 1923.
20. No Noise (featured role: Farina): 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 (supporting 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: Farina): Nov. 18, 1923 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-21 - Our Gang series; Filmed Mar. 11, July 18 to Aug. 13, 1923. ©Nov. 9, 1923.
19. Sunday Calm (supporting role: Farina): 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

Farina received two salary increases during this year, first to 85 dollars in the spring and then to 100 dollars in the fall.

22. Tire Trouble (featured role): 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: Farina): 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: Farina): 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.
25. Seein' Things (lead role: Farina): 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.
26. Commencement Day (supporting role: Farina): 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.
28. Cradle Robbers (supporting role): June 1, 1924 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-28 - Our Gang series; Filmed Jan. 28 to Feb. 9, 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 (supporting role): 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.
30. High Society (featured role): 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: Farina): 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: Farina): Oct. 19, 1924 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-32 - Our Gang series; Filmed June 2 to 12, 1924. ©Oct. 2, 1924.
16. Fast Company (supporting role: Farina): 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: Farina): 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.

1925

In the fall of this year, Farina's salary was increased to 125 dollars a week.
Also during this year, a song called "Lil' Farina (Ev'rybody Loves You)" was published by the Alvano Mier Music Publishing Company in New York, with lyrics by Harrison G. Smith and music by Alvano Mier. This song appeared, either this year or the next, on OKeh Record No. 40646, where it was sung as a duet by Al Campbell and Jack Kaufman, with piano accompaniment by Jack Glogan.
On October 24th, C.H. Hoskins, Farina's father, wrote a letter to Roach studio general manager Warren Doane, demanding $10 a week from the $125 Farina was currently earning. Apparently, Mr. Hoskins was sick and unable to work, and Mrs. Hoskins wasn't helping him out. Mr. Hoskins threatened to remove Farina from the Our Gang series if his demand wasn't met and was ready to file suit against the studio if necessary.
On November 9th, Doane wrote a letter to Benjamin W. Shipman, the lawyer representing Mr. Hoskins, denying this request. In his response, he cited the contract signed by Mrs. Hoskins and her current legal case to gain sole guardianship over her children (which, perhaps, was prompted by her husband's demands). Indeed, it had been reported in the press as early as Oct. 26th that Mrs. Hoskins had filed for divorce. Both Farina and his sister would testify to corroborate their mother's accusation of cruelty.

34. The Big Town (featured role: Farina): 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 (supporting role: Farina): 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 (supporting role: Farina): 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: Farina): 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): 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): 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 (featured role: Officer Farina): 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 (lead role: Farina): 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 (featured role: Farina): 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 (lead role: Farina): Dec. 6, 1925 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. K-3 - Our Gang series; Filmed July 30 to Aug. 4, 1925. ©Nov. 6, 1925.

1926

Farina's parents were divorced during this year (by July at the latest), after having been separated for an extended period.
On May 26th, a new contract was signed, giving Farina a salary of 150 dollars a week.
In the fall, Farina's salary was raised to 200 dollars.

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: Farina): 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 (lead role: Farina): 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: Farina): 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 (featured 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: Farina): 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): 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: Farina): 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: Farina): 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

The Oakland Tribune of July 10th of this year reported that the Our Gang kids would soon make a personal appearance in that city to perform for some orphans.
During the fall, Farina's salary was raised to 250 dollars a week.
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 (featured role: Farina): 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 (featured role: Farina): 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 (featured role: Farina): 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 (lead role: Farina): 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 (supporting role: Farina): 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 (featured role): 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: Farina): 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 (featured role: Farina): 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): 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): 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 (lead 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 (supporting role): 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

On June 30th, Farina and his sister Jannie took part in a benefit at the Shrine Auditorium called the Negro Musical Review. This was part of a national convention held by the NAACP, and promoted racial equality in the U.S.
During the fall, Farina's salary was raised to 300 dollars a week.
From August to October, the Our Gang kids traveled throughout the country on a personal appearance tour. In August, Farina visited the offices of the Chicago Defender, which had, over the years, run the Bud Billiken Club, of which Farina was a member. This club promoted harmony between the races, in addition to overall good citizenship, and had members of all races.
In October, the Gang stayed at the Park Central Hotel in New York after the Roosevelt Hotel refused to accommodate the black members of the entourage, which meant Farina, his mother, and his personal manager.

65. Playin' Hookey (supporting role: Farina): 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 (lead role: Farina): 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): 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 (lead role: Farina): 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: Farina): 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): 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: Farina): 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, Farina and his fellow Gangsters were featured in a picture book called A Story Of Our Gang, written by Eleanor Lewis Packer.
In her book Our Gang, Julia Lee reveals that the May 26th issue of the San Diego Union described a trailer made by MGM for the National Spanish Exposition in Barcelona. The short film included a cameo by Farina.
A new contract was signed on July 1st, but it didn't result in a salary increase for Farina. This put to rest a rumor that was circulating that Farina was leaving the series.

81. Election Day (lead role: Farina): 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 (supporting role): 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 (supporting role): 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 (small part): 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 (lead 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): 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 (small part): 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: Farina): 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 (lead role: Farina): 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): 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. (supporting role): 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.
93. Bouncing Babies (small part: Farina): Oct. 12, 1929 - Roach/MGM - talkie - 2 reels - prod. G-27 - Our Gang series; Filmed July 5 to 15, 1929. ©Sep. 23, 1929.
88. Saturday's Lesson (featured role): 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.
94. Moan & Groan, Inc. (featured role: Farina): Dec. 7, 1929 - Roach/MGM - talkie - 2 reels - prod. G-28 - Our Gang series; Filmed Sep. 3 to 14, 1929. ©Dec. 2, 1929.

1930

On January 27th of this year, the stars of Hal Roach Studios, including the Our Gang kids, were featured in a special edition of the radio program "Voices From Filmland" on CBS. This was broadcast from the KHJ studio in Hollywood.
During the fall, Farina's salary was raised to 350 dollars a week.

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

1931

All good things must come to an end, even if it means the departure from Our Gang of its most popular member, Farina, in March of this year. At this point, he had been in the series longer than any other kid, and ultimately, his total number of appearances would stand as the record among Our Gang kids.
The June issue of Photoplay included a farewell tribute to him.
On June 6th, Farina returned to the Roach studio and got into costume to pose for some photos along with the other Our Gang kids and some visitors to the studio.
A June 7th article in the Albuquerque Journal states that a proposed act featuring Farina and his sister Jannie (billed as Mango) was recently pitched to New York vaudeville agents.
The Northwest Enterprise of December 17th relates that Farina and Jannie had recently played the Stern Bros. Youngster's Theatre in New York.

103. Helping Grandma (supporting role): Jan. 3, 1931 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-37 - Our Gang series; Filmed July 28 to Aug. 6, 1930. ©Oct. 1, 1930.
104. Love Business (small part): Feb. 14, 1931 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-38 - Our Gang series; Filmed Sep. 3 to 15, 1930, with retakes Sep. 20, 1930. ©Oct. 26, 1930.
105. Little Daddy (featured role: Farina): Mar. 28, 1931 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-39 - Our Gang series; Filmed Oct. 30 to Nov. 13, 1930. ©Feb. 6, 1931.
The Stolen Jools (small part): Apr. 4, 1931 - Masquers Club/National Variety Artists/Paramount - 2 reels; The Our Gang kids are among the multitude of stars featured in this short.
106. Bargain Day (supporting role: Farina): May 2, 1931 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-40 - Our Gang series; Filmed Dec. 14 to 23, 1930, with retakes Jan. 26 to Feb. 2, 1931. ©Mar. 23, 1931.
107. Fly My Kite (supporting role: Farina): May 30, 1931 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-41 - Our Gang series; Filmed Mar. 2 to 14, 1931. ©May 7, 1931.
unspecified title (archival): circa 1931 - Roach - Mary Ann Jackson trailer; This was shown in theaters that were scheduled to have a personal appearance from Mary Ann in the very near future. Farina is shown in footage from "Bargain Day."

1932

Around this time, it was reported that Farina was singing bass in his local church choir. This would have to be, however, in between touring dates.
During his latest tour, Farina stopped in Toronto, debuting there on February 12th. The Toronto Star gave a few details, including the fact that Montreal had been their previous stop, and that sister Jannie did a dance routine as part of the act. Farina sang two songs, "Home (Where Shadows Fall)" and "Save The Last Dance For Me."
On April 24th, The Daily Capital News and Post-Tribune of Jefferson City, MO, announced Farina's performance that day in their city.
It appears that this act was short-lived, as Farina was back in Hollywood by the end of the year, finding occasional small parts in features. It's also apparent that his professional life was on an occasional basis, since around this time he started attending William McKinley Junior High in Los Angeles.

The Voice Of Hollywood (appearance as host): Jan. 17, 1932 - Lewyn/Tiffany - 1 reel; This was No. 13 in the Second Series.
You Said A Mouthful (supporting role: Sam Wellington aka Poor Sam): Dec. 8, 1932 - First National/Warner Bros. - 7 reels - Joe E. Brown feature; ©Dec. 8, 1932.

1933

120. Fish Hooky (small part: Farina): Jan. 28, 1933 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-13 - Our Gang series; Filmed Oct. 17 to 22, 1932. ©Jan. 16, 1933.
The Life Of Jimmy Dolan (supporting role: Sam): Jun. 3, 1933 - Warner Bros. - 9 reels - Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. & Loretta Young feature; ©June 12, 1933.
The Mayor Of Hell (supporting role: Smoke): Jun. 3, 1933 - Warner Bros. - 9 reels - James Cagney feature; ©July 1, 1933.

1934

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

1935

A Hal Roach Studios press release from September 25th of this year states that Farina was currently doing radio, stage and screen work.
Around this time, Farina started attending Thomas Jefferson High School in Los Angeles.

Reckless (small role: Gold Dust): Apr. 19, 1935 - MGM - 10 reels - Jean Harlow & William Powell feature; ©Apr. 16, 1935.

1936

A Hal Roach Studios press release from this year states that Farina had recently returned from a vaudeville tour.
On April 8th, Farina 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.
On July 18th of this year, Farina was present at Hal Roach Studios for the 15th anniversary celebration of Our Gang, posing for several photos with his fellow Gangsters.

Fox Movietone News (appearance): 1936 - Fox - 1 reel - newsreel; Our Gang's fifteenth anniversary is featured in a Hollywood Spotlight segment with Jimmie Fidler.
The Gorgeous Hussy (role: pageboy at ball): Aug. 28, 1936 - MGM - 10 reels; ©Sep. 1, 1936. Starring Joan Crawford, Robert Taylor, Lionel Barrymore, and James Stewart.
Winterset (bit part: Hambone): Dec. 3, 1936 - RKO - 8 reels; ©Dec. 3, 1936. Farina's involvement is according to IMDB. Starring Burgess Meredith and Margo.
After The Thin Man (role: Screwy): Dec. 25, 1936 - MGM - 10 reels - Thin Man feature; ©Dec. 21, 1936. Starring William Powell and Myrna Loy.

1937

In a questionnaire from October of this year, St. Louis moviegoers ranked Farina as the 29th most popular child star (in a tie with Mickey McGuire) with 7 votes out of 57,599. Shirley Temple received almost 20,000 of the votes.
A Hal Roach Studios press release from this year states that Farina was still in vaudeville, doing his "song and dance act" with his sister.

1939

On February 4th of this year, the Norfolk New Journal Guide reported the following: "Our Gang comedies have been standard fare for theatre goers for many years and one of the best known members is 'Farina,' the little boy who was taken for a girl for many years. Today he has arrived at that awkward age and Hollywood has nothing for him to do. But this has not caused Mrs. Florence Hoskins, mother and guide of the youth's theatrical life to despair. Notwithstanding the limitations placed on people because of color in Hollywood, she has kept 'Farina' in touch with the motion picture industry by getting small parts in feature length pictures and adding to his knowledge with intensive study.
"'Farina' will soon graduate from high school where he has been studying directing and lighting, very important phases of the motion picture industry. In an attempt to get in a company where he will get the best chance, he plans to enter the George Randol Productions, Inc. In adding 'Farina' to his roster, George Randol is getting a person who has literally lived in the motion picture industry. Soon after Our Gang comedies were started by Hal Roach, 'Farina' was selected to be the screen sister of Sunshine Sammy Morrison and the impression of a small child in ill fitting clothes was flashed to the world.
"After Sunshine Sammy outgrew his roles, 'Farina' remained with the gang and finally became the colored boy in the series. His fame grew and the youth made a small fortune in pictures. His mother has been his guiding light and has been able to save his earnings better than the parents of any other colored child in the industry. Today she is a successful real estate operator."

1940

In August of this year, Hoskins volunteered to serve in the Army.

1941

During this year, Pvt. Allen Hoskins was stationed at the Presidio in Monterey, CA, where he was tracked down by a reporter, resulting in a newspaper story in the Altoona Mirror on June 18th.

1942

A rumor circulated during this year that Pvt. Hoskins had been killed in action while stationed in Australia.

1945

By this time, Hoskins had become a sergeant in the Air Corps. By his last day of service, he was stationed at Fort Roach, as the Roach studio was called while commandeered by the military during WWII. By this time, he had seen action in the Pacific five times and had received a presidential citation. He was, at the time, planning to write and produce for the stage, and had written a musical while stationed in Australia. After the war ended, Hoskins went on various auditions before looking for other ways to make a living. There's also some indication that he majored in drama in college, and that this was after the war. Sources vary between Los Angeles City College and Los Angeles Community College as the location.

1950

The Amos 'N' Andy TV series was first filmed during this year. Farina had returned to the Roach studio to unsuccessfully audition for the series, though the auditions went as far back as 1946. It might be that the audition took place in 1949, as Farina indicated in the 1953 "You Asked For It" episode that he left show business about four years earlier.

1952

Hoskins' days of auditioning seem to have come to a permanent end during this year when he was called before the House Un-American Activities Commmittee. As a teenager, he had attended dances sponsored by the Young Communist League and the Socialist Workers Party, and this revelation led to him being blacklisted in Hollywood. Not that it made any tangible difference to his career, since he wasn't finding any work anyway. After this, he found various regular jobs, such as washing dishes and painting houses.

1953

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

1955

Though Hoskins didn't take part in the TV Guide reunion from this year, the article mentioned that he was "touring with his own review."
Sometime during the 1950s, he entered the field of rehabilitation. A plaque dedicated to him years later stated that he was in this field for 25 years, which would make 1955 the starting point.

1959

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

1963

By this time, Hoskins was the Sheltered Workshop Director at Sonoma State Hospital in Edridge, CA. He had probably been at this place for the last several years, but this is the earliest point of verification. In his spare time, he also became a youth advocate in his neighborhood of South Park in Santa Rosa.

1965

During this year, Hoskins left Sonoma State Hospital and moved his family to Hayward, CA, where he got a position as Sheltered Workshop Director at the Hayward Retarded Children's Center on Walpert St., part of the Association for Retarded Children of Southern Alameda County. As an advocate for disabled people, he was often written about in the local newspapers, without mention of his illustrious past.

1968

An article in the Oakland Tribune reveals that Hoskins was President of the Bay Area Association of Rehabilitation Workshops, which sought manufacturing contracts for their network of workshops, which employed people with various physical and mental disabilities.

1969

In February of this year, Hoskins was chosen to be Director of the 10th Annual Conference on Rehabilitation Workshops. He was, by this point, director of the Hayward Retarded Children's Center.

1975

On February 16th of this year, Farina was inducted into the Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame in a ceremony held at the Paramount Theatre in Oakland, CA. It was reported that Hoskins was still working in the rehabilitation field, in addition to writing an autobiography and a radio series, and heading his own company for creative projects called ALFRAN.

1976

On March 24th of this year, the Oakland Tribune reported that Hoskins was using his free time advising young actors on how to learn their craft at a local nonprofit group, the Experimental Group Young People's Theatre Co.

It's Showtime (archival): April 1976 - Weintraub-Heller/UA - 85 min. - compilation feature; Includes footage from "Monkey Business."

1978

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

1979

Hoskins at this point was Public Information Officer for the Alameda County Chapter of the Association for Retarded Children.

1980

After contracting cancer, Hoskins passed away on July 26th of this year, at the age of 59.

1984

On October 25th of this year, a new ARC building was dedicated to Hoskins' memory, in recognition of his significant contributions to aiding the developmentally disabled.

Our Gang: Inside The Clubhouse (archival): May 8, 1984 - Lang/Camellia City Telecasters - 93 mins. - TV documentary; Includes footage from "The Big Show," "The Sun Down Limited," "Thundering Fleas," "The First Seven Years," "Teacher's Pet," "School's Out," and "You Asked For It."

1986

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

1994

Hal Roach: Hollywood's King Of Laughter (appearance): Apr. 7, 1994 - RHI/Disney Channel - 49 min. - TV documentary; Includes footage from "Bear Shooters" and "School's Out."
The Our Gang Story (archival): 1994 - Film Shows/GoodTimes - 120 min. - video documentary; Includes footage from "Fire Fighters," "The Champeen!" "Giants Vs. Yanks," "Dogs Of War!" "The Sun Down Limited," "Monkey Business," "Shivering Spooks," "The First Seven Years," "Bear Shooters," "School's Out," "The Stolen Jools," and "Fly My Kite."

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."

2000

Bamboozled (archival): Oct. 20, 2000 - 40 Acres/New Line - 135 min. - color - Dolby; Includes footage from "School's Out."

2002

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," "Cat, Dog & Co." and "Saturday's Lesson"

Farina Hoskins' payroll history

The following is a list of most of Farina'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.

It was in March 1922 that we first encounter Farina in the payroll ledgers.

Mar. 11, 1922 - 30.00 charged to prod. A2 (Fire Fighters)
Farina made three paychecks during this week as a day player. The first was a $15 check for two days of work, while the second and third were each for $7.50.

After this, Farina was absent from the studio for at least one week.

Mar. 25, 1922 - 7.50 charged to prod. A2
Presumably for the sake of retakes, Farina did one day of shooting during this week.

With his work on "Fire Fighters" finished, Farina was again absent for at least one week.

Apr. 8, 1922 - 30.00 charged to prod. A3 (Young Sherlocks)
Still a day worker, Farina was given a check for $30 during this week, implying that he did four days of work.

Production A3 seems to have run into problems, since it stopped shooting for two weeks. Farina is absent from the ledger during the interim.

Apr. 29, 1922 - 15.00 charged to prod. A3
Farina was given a check for $15 during this week, implying that he did two days of work.
May 6, 1922 - 22.50 charged to prod. A3
Farina was given a check for $22.50 during this week, implying that he did three days of work.
May 13, 1922 - 15.00 charged to prod. A3
Farina was given a check for $15 during this week, implying that he did two days of work.
May 20, 1922 - 45.00 charged to prod. A3
Farina was given four checks during this week. The first three were for $7.50 each, while the fourth was for $22.50, implying that he did six days of work.
May 27, 1922 - 37.50 charged to prod. A4 (One Terrible Day)
Still a day worker, Farina was given a check for $37.50, implying that he did five days of work.
June 3, 1922 - 30.00 charged to prod. A4
Farina was given a check for $30 during this week, implying that he did four days of work.
June 10, 1922 - 52.50 charged to prod. A4
Farina was given a check for $52.50 during this week, implying that he did seven days of work. Filming actually took place on Sunday, the 4th, to compensate for the Memorial Day holiday the previous week.

Because Farina was absent from the fifth Our Gang film, "A Quiet Street," he doesn't appear in the ledger for about a month. However, there was a check for $7.50 made out to F. Hoskins during the week ending June 24th. This might have been Farina, but it could just have easily been his mother Florence, since both are routinely listed in the ledgers as F. Hoskins. If it was Farina, then he either appeared in "A Quiet Street" without turning up in any available prints, or he appeared in "Newly Rich" with Snub Pollard, "The Green Cat" with Snub Pollard, "Bone Dry" with Paul Parrott, or "Dr. Jack" with Harold Lloyd. Or his mother did. Adding to the confusion is the name just below this, which is Mrs. A. Hoskins making $5. If it wasn't the initial, this might be Farina's mother, but it might be some other relative.

July 15, 1922 - 30.00 charged to prod. A6 (Saturday Morning)
Still a day worker, Farina was given a check for $30, implying that he did four days of work.
July 22, 1922 - 45.00 charged to prod. A6
Farina was given two checks during this week, the first for $37.50 and the second for $7.50, implying that he did six days of work.
July 29, 1922 - 22.50
Farina was given a check for $22.50 during this week, implying that he did three days of work. The week was evenly divided between three productions, with two days going towards "A Quiet Street," which Farina didn't appear in, two days towards "Saturday Morning," and two days toards "The Big Show." Farina's three days are likely to have been divided between the latter two productions.
Aug. 5, 1922 - 37.50 charged to prod. A7 (The Big Show)
Still a day worker, Farina was given a check for $37.50, implying that he did five days of work.
Aug. 12, 1922 - 45.00 charged to prod. A7
Farina was given a check for $45 during this week, implying that he did six days of work.
Aug. 19, 1922 - 45.00 - 15.00 charged to prod. A7, 30.00 charged to prod. A8 (The Cobbler)
Farina was given two checks during this week, the first for $15 and the second for $30. Since the Our Gang unit worked on "The Big Show" for two days and "The Cobbler" for four days, this should explain the check amounts at $7.50 per day.
Aug. 26, 1922 - 45.00 charged to prod. A8
Farina was given a check for $45 during this week, implying that he did six days of work.
Sep. 2, 1922 - 45.00 charged to prod. A8
Farina was given a check for $45 during this week, implying that he did six days of work.
Sep. 9, 1922 - 37.50 charged to prod. A8
Farina was given a check for $37.50 during this week, implying that he did five days of work.
Sep. 16, 1922 - 37.50 charged to prod. A7
Farina was given a check for $37.50 during this week, implying that he did five days of work.
Sep. 23, 1922 - 45.00 - 30.00 charged to prod. A7, 15.00 charged to prod. A8
Farina was signed to a long-term contract effective this week. There was also a $15 check for him (as a day player) that was scratched out on the ledger.
Sep. 30, 1922 - 45.00 - 18.75 charged to prod. A7, 26.25 charged to prod. A8
Oct. 7, 1922 - 45.00 charged to prod. A10 (Boys To Board)
Oct. 14, 1922 - 45.00 charged to prod. A10
Oct. 21, 1922 - 45.00 charged to prod. A10
Oct. 28, 1922 - 45.00 charged to prod. A10
Nov. 4, 1922 - 45.00 - 26.25 charged to prod. A10, 18.75 charged to prod. A11 (A Pleasant Journey)
Nov. 11, 1922 - 45.00 charged to prod. A11
Nov. 18, 1922 - 45.00 - 30.00 charged to prod. A11, 15.00 charged to prod. A12 (Giants Vs. Yanks)
Nov. 25, 1922 - 45.00 charged to prod. A12
Dec. 2, 1922 - 45.00 charged to prod. A12
Dec. 9, 1922 - 45.00 charged to prod. A12
Dec. 16, 1922 - 45.00 - 30.00 charged to prod. A12, 15.00 charged to prod. A13 (Back Stage)
Somebody named A. Hoskins worked on "Back Stage" as an extra, making $5 on both Dec. 15th and 16th. Could this be the same Mrs. A. Hoskins from June 24th?, or is it a different relative. Farina's actual name was Allen, but he was already making his weekly salary during this time.
Dec. 23, 1922 - 45.00 - 3.75 charged to prod. A12, 41.25 charged to prod. A13
Dec. 30, 1922 - 45.00 charged to prod. A13
Jan. 6, 1923 - 45.00 charged to prod. A13
Jan. 13, 1923 - 45.00 - 15.00 charged to prod. A13, 15.00 charged to prod. A14 (Dogs Of War!), 15.00 charged to prod. A7
Jan. 20, 1923 - 45.00 charged to prod. A14
Jan. 27, 1923 - 45.00 charged to prod. A14
Feb. 3, 1923 - 45.00 charged to prod. A14
Feb. 10, 1923 - 45.00 charged to prod. A14
Feb. 17, 1923 - 45.00 - 3.75 charged to prod. A12, 41.25 charged to prod. A15 (Lodge Night)
Feb. 24, 1923 - 45.00 - 18.75 charged to prod. A14, 26.25 charged to prod. A15
Mar. 3, 1923 - 45.00 - 7.50 charged to prod. A13, 37.50 charged to prod. A15
Mar. 10, 1923 - 45.00 charged to prod. A16 (Fast Company)
Mar. 17, 1923 - 60.00 - 50.00 charged to prod. A16, 10.00 charged to prod. A17 (Stage Fright)
The 1922 studio datebook has a note in it stating that Farina's salary was to be increased to $50 on Mar. 18th of the following year. This was also entered into the 1923 ledger. Judging by the actual increase to $60, Farina's value to the studio must have been more obvious than it had been just a few months earlier.
Mar. 24, 1923 - 60.00 charged to prod. A17
Mar. 31. 1923 - 60.00 charged to prod. A17
Apr. 7, 1923 - 60.00 charged to prod. A17
Apr. 14, 1923 - 60.00 - 30.00 charged to prod. A17, 30.00 charged to prod. A18 (July Days)
Apr. 21, 1923 - 60.00 charged to prod. A18
Apr. 28, 1923 - 60.00 charged to prod. A18
May 5, 1923 - 60.00 - 30.00 charged to prod. A18, 30.00 charged to prod. A19 (Sunday Calm)
May 12, 1923 - 60.00 charged to prod. A19
May 19, 1923 - 60.00 charged to prod. A19
May 26, 1923 - 60.00 charged to prod. A19
June 2, 1923 - 60.00 - 12.00 charged to prod. A18, 24.00 charged to prod. A19, 24.00 charged to prod. A20 (No Noise)
June 9, 1923 - 60.00 charged to prod. A20
June 16, 1923 - 60.00 charged to prod. A20
June 23, 1923 - 60.00 - 20.00 charged to prod. A17, 40.00 charged to prod. A20
June 30, 1923 - 60.00 charged to prod. A17
July 7, 1923 - 60.00 - 12.00 charged to prod. A17, 48.00 charged to prod. A19
July 14, 1923 - 60.00 charged to prod. A19
July 21, 1923 - 60.00 charged to prod. A21 (Derby Day)
July 28, 1923 - 60.00 charged to prod. A21
Aug. 4, 1923 - 60.00 charged to prod. A21
Aug. 11, 1923 - 60.00 charged to prod. A21
Aug. 18, 1923 - 60.00 - 10.00 charged to prod. A21, 50.00 charged to prod. A22 (Tire Trouble)
Aug. 25, 1923 - 60.00 charged to prod. A22
Sep. 1, 1923 - 70.00 charged to prod. A22
Sep. 8, 1923 - 70.00 - 28.00 charged to prod. A22, 42.00 charged to prod. A23 (Big Business)
Sep. 15, 1923 - 70.00 charged to prod. A23
Sep. 22, 1923 - 70.00 charged to prod. A23
Sep. 29, 1923 - 70.00 - 35.00 charged to prod. A23, 35.00 charged to prod. A24 (The Buccaneers)
Oct. 6, 1923 - 70.00 charged to prod. A24
Oct. 13, 1923 - 70.00 charged to prod. A24
Oct. 20, 1923 - 70.00 charged to prod. A24
Oct. 27, 1923 - 70.00 - 35.00 charged to prod. A24, 35.00 charged to prod. A25 (Seein' Things)
Nov. 3, 1923 - 70.00 charged to prod. A25
Nov. 10, 1923 - 70.00 - 40.00 charged to prod. A25, 30.00 charged to prod. A26 (Commencement Day)
Nov. 17, 1923 - 70.00 charged to prod. A26
Nov. 24, 1923 - 70.00 charged to prod. A26
Dec. 1, 1923 - 70.00 charged to prod. A26
The mysterious A. Hoskins turns up in the ledger again for this week, making $10 on Nov. 26th.
Dec. 8, 1923 - 70.00 - 35.00 charged to prod. A26, 35.00 charged to prod. A27 (It's A Bear)
Dec. 15, 1923 - 70.00 charged to prod. A27
Dec. 22, 1923 - 70.00 - 10.00 charged to prod. A25, 60.00 charged to prod. A27
Dec. 29, 1923 - 70.00 charged to prod. A27
Jan. 5, 1924 - 70.00 charged to prod. A27
Jan. 12, 1924 - 70.00 - 3.89 charged to prod. A25, 50.55 charged to prod. A26, 15.56 charged to prod. A27
Jan. 19, 1924 - 70.00 charged to prod. A27
Jan. 26, 1924 - 70.00 charged to prod. A26
Feb. 2, 1924 - 70.00 charged to prod. A28 (Cradle Robbers)
Feb. 9, 1924 - 70.00 charged to prod. A28
Feb. 16, 1924 - 70.00 charged to prod. A28
Feb. 23, 1924 - 70.00 charged to prod. A28
Mar. 1, 1924 - 80.00 charged to prod. A29 (Jubilo, Jr.)
Mar. 8, 1924 - 85.00 - 21.25 charged to prod. A27, 63.75 charged to prod. A29
Mar. 15, 1924 - 85.00 - 42.50 charged to prod. A27, 42.50 charged to prod. A29
Mar. 22, 1924 - 85.00 charged to prod. A29
Mar. 29, 1924 - 85.00 charged to prod. A30 (High Society)
Apr. 5, 1924 - 85.00 charged to prod. A30
Apr. 12, 1924 - 85.00 charged to prod. A30
Apr. 19, 1924 - 85.00 charged to prod. A30
Apr. 26, 1924 - 85.00 charged to prod. A31 (The Sun Down Limited)
May 3, 1924 - 85.00 charged to prod. A31
May 10, 1924 - 85.00 charged to prod. A31
May 17, 1924 - 85.00 charged to prod. A31
May 24, 1924 - 85.00 charged to prod. A31
May 31, 1924 - 85.00 charged to prod. A31
June 7, 1924 - 85.00 charged to prod. A32 (Every Man For Himself)
June 14, 1924 - 85.00 - 28.33 charged to prod. A16 (Fast Company), 56.67 charged to prod. A32
June 21, 1924 - 85.00 charged to prod. A16
June 28, 1924 - 85.00 charged to prod. A16
July 5, 1924 - 85.00 charged to prod. A33 (The Mysterious Mystery!)
July 12, 1924 - 85.00 charged to prod. A33
July 19, 1924 - 85.00 charged to prod. A33
July 26, 1924 - 85.00 - 70.83 charged to prod. A33, 14.17 charged to prod. E8 (Tame Men And Wild Women)
Aug. 2, 1924 - 85.00 charged to prod. A33
Aug. 9, 1924 - 85.00 - 42.50 charged to prod. A33, 42.50 charged to prod. A34 (The Big Town)
Aug. 16, 1924 - 20.00 charged to prod. A34
The studio was closed for three weeks in August 1924, resulting in a lower rate for Farina.
Aug. 23, 1924 - 20.00 charged to studio overhead
Aug. 30, 1924 - 20.00 - 10.00 charged to prod. A33, 10.00 charged to prod. A34
Sep. 6, 1924 - 100.00 charged to prod. A34
Sep. 13, 1924 - 100.00 - 83.33 charged to prod. A33, 16.67 charged to prod. A34
Sep. 20, 1924 - 100.00 - 16.67 charged to prod. A33, 83.33 charged to prod. A34
Sep. 27, 1924 - 100.00 charged to prod. A34
Oct. 4, 1924 - 100.00 charged to prod. A34
Oct. 11, 1924 - 100.00 charged to prod. A34
Oct. 18, 1924 - 100.00 charged to prod. A34
Oct. 25, 1924 - 100.00 charged to prod. A35 (Circus Fever)
Nov. 1, 1924 - 100.00 - 41.67 charged to prod. A35, 58.33 charged to prod. A36 (Dog Days)
Nov. 8, 1924 - 100.00 - 83.33 charged to prod. A35, 16.67 charged to prod. A36
Nov. 15, 1924 - 100.00 charged to prod. A35
Nov. 22, 1924 - 100.00 charged to prod. A36
Nov. 29, 1924 - 100.00 charged to prod. A36
Dec. 6, 1924 - 100.00 charged to prod. A36
Dec. 13, 1924 - 100.00 charged to prod. A36
Dec. 20, 1924 - 100.00 charged to prod. A37 (The Love Bug)
Dec. 27, 1924 - 100.00 charged to prod. A37
Jan. 3, 1925 - 100.00 charged to prod. A37
Jan. 10, 1925 - 100.00 charged to prod. A37
Jan. 17, 1925 - 100.00 charged to prod. A37
Jan. 24, 1925 - 100.00 charged to prod. A39 (Shootin' Injuns)
Jan. 31, 1925 - 100.00 charged to prod. A39
Feb. 7, 1925 - 100.00 charged to prod. A39
Feb. 14, 1925 - 100.00 charged to prod. A39
Feb. 21, 1925 - 100.00 charged to prod. A40 (Official Officers)
Feb. 28, 1925 - 100.00 charged to prod. A40
Mar. 7, 1925 - 100.00 charged to prod. A40
Mar. 14, 1925 - 100.00 charged to prod. A40
Mar. 21, 1925 - 100.00 charged to prod. A41 (Mary, Queen Of Tots)
Mar. 28, 1925 - 100.00 charged to prod. A41
Apr. 4, 1925 - 100.00 charged to prod. A41
Apr. 11, 1925 - 100.00 charged to prod. A41
Apr. 18, 1925 - 100.00 charged to prod. A42 (Boys Will Be Joys)
Apr. 25, 1925 - 100.00 charged to prod. A42
May 2, 1925 - 100.00 charged to prod. A42
May 9, 1925 - 100.00 charged to prod. A42
May 16, 1925 - 100.00 charged to prod. A42
May 23, 1925 - 100.00 charged to prod. A42
May 30, 1925 - 100.00 - 40.00 charged to prod. A42, 60.00 charged to prod. A43 (Better Movies)
June 6, 1925 - 100.00 charged to prod. A43
June 13, 1925 - 100.00 charged to prod. A43
June 20, 1925 - 100.00 charged to prod. A43
June 27, 1925 - 100.00 charged to prod. A43
Note: This production was subsequently renumbered K1, as the Animal Co. was renamed the Kid Co.
July 4, 1925 - 100.00 charged to prod. K2 (Your Own Back Yard)
July 11, 1925 - 100.00 charged to prod. K2
July 18, 1925 - 100.00 charged to prod. K2
July 25, 1925 - 100.00 charged to prod. K2
Aug. 1, 1925 - 100.00 charged to prod. K2
Aug. 8, 1925 - 100.00 charged to prod. K2
Aug. 15, 1925 - 100.00 charged to prod. K2
Aug. 22, 1925 - 20.00 charged to prod. K2
The studio was closed for two weeks, resulting in a reduced salary for Farina.
Aug. 29, 1925 - 20.00 charged to prod. K4 (Good Cheer)
Sep. 5, 1925 - 125.00 charged to prod. K4
Sep. 12, 1925 - 125.00 charged to prod. K4
Sep. 19, 1925 - 125.00 charged to prod. K4
Sep. 26, 1925 - 125.00 charged to prod. K4
Oct. 3, 1925 - 125.00 - 62.50 charged to prod. K4, 62.50 charged to prod. K5 (Buried Treasure)
Oct. 10, 1925 - 125.00 charged to prod. K5
Oct. 17, 1925 - 125.00 charged to prod. K5
Oct. 24, 1925 - 125.00 charged to prod. K5
Oct. 31, 1925 - 125.00 - 104.17 charged to prod. K5, 20.83 charged to prod. K6 (Monkey Business)
Nov. 7, 1925 - 125.00 charged to prod. K6
Nov. 14, 1925 - 125.00 charged to prod. K6
Nov. 21, 1925 - 125.00 charged to prod. K6
Nov. 28, 1925 - 125.00 charged to prod. K6
Dec. 5, 1925 - 125.00 charged to prod. K6
Dec. 12, 1925 - 125.00 charged to prod. K7 (Baby Clothes)
Dec. 19, 1925 - 125.00 charged to prod. K7
Dec. 26, 1925 - 125.00 charged to prod. K7

There were no ledger sheets for the week ending Jan. 2nd, due to the studio being closed, but Farina was still paid his $125.

Jan. 9, 1926 - 125.00 charged to prod. K7
Jan. 16, 1926 - 125.00 - 20.83 charged to prod. K7, 104.17 charged to prod. K8 (Uncle Tom's Uncle)
Jan. 23, 1926 - 125.00 charged to prod. K8
Jan. 30, 1926 - 125.00 charged to prod. K8
Feb. 6, 1926 - 125.00 charged to prod. K8
Feb. 13, 1926 - 125.00 charged to prod. K8
Feb. 20, 1926 - 125.00 charged to prod. K8
Feb. 27, 1926 - 125.00 charged to prod. K9 (Thundering Fleas)
Mar. 6, 1926 - 125.00 charged to prod. K9
Mar. 13, 1926 - 125.00 charged to prod. K9
Mar. 20, 1926 - 125.00 charged to prod. K9
Mar. 27, 1926 - 125.00 charged to prod. K9
Apr. 3, 1926 - 125.00 charged to prod. K9
Apr 10, 1926 - 125.00 charged to prod. K10 (Shivering Spooks)
Apr. 17, 1926 - 125.00 charged to prod. K10
Apr. 24, 1926 - 125.00 charged to prod. K10
May 1, 1926 - 125.00 charged to prod. K10
May 8, 1926 - 125.00 charged to prod. K10
May 15, 1926 - 125.00 charged to prod. K10
May 22, 1926 - 125.00 charged to prod. K10
May 29, 1926 - 150.00 charged to prod. K11 (The Fourth Alarm!)
June 5, 1926 - 150.00 charged to prod. K11
June 12, 1926 - 150.00 charged to prod. K11
June 19, 1926 - 150.00 charged to prod. K11
June 26, 1926 - 150.00 charged to prod. K11
July 3, 1926 - 300.00 - 150.00 charged to prod. K11 (War Feathers), 150.00 vacation pay

For four weeks during July, the studio was closed for summer vacation, resulting in a lower rate for Farina, though he did get the extra $150 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 - 150.00 charged to prod. K12
Aug. 14, 1926 - 150.00 charged to prod. K12
Aug. 21, 1926 - 150.00 charged to prod. K12
Aug. 28, 1926 - 218.33 - 158.33 charged to prod. K12, 60.00 charged to prod. K11
The note in the ledger for this unusual amount explains: "balance due on suspense amount for 3 wks in July, corrected by auditors reversing entry."
Sep. 4, 1926 - 208.33 charged to prod. K12
Sep. 11, 1926 - 200.00 - 120.00 charged to prod. K13 (Seeing The World), 80.00 charged to prod. K14 (Telling Whoppers)
Sep. 18, 1926 - 200.00 charged to prod. K14
Sep. 25, 1926 - 200.00 charged to prod. K14
Oct. 2, 1926 - 200.00 - 66.67 charged to prod. K14, 133.33 charged to prod. K15 (Bring Home The Turkey)
Oct. 9, 1926 - 200.00 charged to prod. K15
Oct. 16, 1926 - 200.00 charged to prod. K15
Oct. 23, 1926 - 200.00 - 166.67 charged to prod. K15, 33.33 charged to prod. K13
Oct. 30, 1926 - 200.00 - 133.33 charged to prod. K13, 66.67 charged to prod. K15
Nov. 6, 1926 - 200.00 charged to prod. K13
Nov. 13, 1926 - 200.00 charged to prod. K13
Nov. 20, 1926 - 200.00 charged to prod. K13
Nov. 27, 1926 - 200.00 - 66.67 charged to prod. K13, 133.33 charged to prod. K16 (Ten Years Old)
Dec. 4, 1926 - 200.00 charged to prod. K16
Dec. 11, 1926 - 200.00 charged to prod. K16
Dec. 18, 1926 - 200.00 charged to prod. K16
Dec. 25, 1926 - 200.00 charged to prod. K17 (Love My Dog)
Jan. 1, 1927 - 200.00 charged to prod. K17

The payroll ledger for 1927 has gone missing, which makes some of the details for these dates unavailable. There are, however, datebooks and payroll summaries that have survived, and these verify most of the information about Farina'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 - 200.00 charged to prod. K17
Jan. 15, 1927 - 200.00
Jan. 22, 1927 - 200.00 charged to prod. K18 (Tired Business Men)
Jan. 29, 1927 - 200.00 charged to prod. K18
Feb. 5, 1927 - 200.00 charged to prod. K18
Feb. 12, 1927 - 200.00
Feb. 19, 1927 - 200.00 charged to prod. K19 (Baby Brother)
Feb. 26, 1927 - 200.00 charged to prod. K19
Mar. 5, 1927 - 200.00 charged to prod. K19
Mar. 12, 1927 - 200.00 charged to prod. K19
Mar. 19, 1927 - 200.00 charged to prod. K19
Mar. 26, 1927 - 200.00
Apr. 2, 1927 - 200.00 charged to prod. K20 (Chicken Feed)
Apr. 9, 1927 - 200.00 charged to prod. K20
Apr. 16, 1927 - 200.00 charged to prod. K20
Apr. 23, 1927 - 200.00 charged to prod. K21 (Olympic Games)
Apr. 30, 1927 - 200.00 charged to prod. K21
May 7, 1927 - 200.00 charged to prod. K21
May 14, 1927 - 200.00 charged to prod. K22 (The Glorious Fourth)
May 21, 1927 - 200.00 charged to prod. K22
May 28, 1927 - 200.00 charged to prod. K23 (Playin' Hookey)
June 4, 1927 - 200.00 charged to prod. K23
June 11, 1927 - 200.00 charged to prod. K23
June 18, 1927 - 200.00 charged to prod. G1 (Yale Vs. Harvard)
June 25, 1927 - 200.00 charged to prod. G1
July 2, 1927 - 200.00 charged to prod. K24 (The Smile Wins)

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

Aug. 6, 1927 - 200.00 charged to prod. K24
Aug. 13, 1927 - 200.00 charged to prod. G2 (The Old Wallop)
Aug. 20, 1927 - 200.00 charged to prod. G2
Aug. 27, 1927 - 208.33
Juding by the amount, Farina's salary increase probably took place on Aug. 27th.
Sep. 3, 1927 - 250.00 charged to prod. G3 (Heebee Jeebees)
Sep. 10, 1927 - 250.00 charged to prod. G3
Sep. 17, 1927 - 250.00 charged to prod. G3 and G4 (Dog Heaven)
It isn't clear whether Farina's salary was split in half between the two productions, or perhaps 1/3 for G3 and 2/3 for G4.
Sep. 24, 1927 - 250.00 charged to prod. G4
Oct. 1, 1927 - 250.00 charged to prod. G3 and G4
It isn't clear whether Farina'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 - 250.00 charged to prod. G4
Oct. 15, 1927 - 250.00 charged to prod. G4 and G5 (Spook-Spoofing)
It appears that Farina's salary was probably split 5/12 for G4 and 7/12 for G5.
Oct. 22, 1927 - 250.00 charged to prod. G5
Oct. 29, 1927 - 250.00 charged to prod. G5
Nov. 5, 1927 - 250.00 charged to prod. G4 and G6 (Rainy Days)
It appears that Farina's salary was probably split 1/3 for G4 and 2/3 for G6.
Nov. 12, 1927 - 250.00 charged to prod. G6
Nov. 19, 1927 - 250.00 charged to prod. G6
Nov. 26, 1927 - 250.00 charged to prod. G6
Dec. 3, 1927 - 250.00 charged to prod. G6
Dec. 10, 1927 - 250.00 charged to prod. G6
Dec. 17, 1927 - 250.00 charged to prod. G6 and G7 (Edison, Marconi & Co.)
It appears that Farina's salary was probably split 5/6 for G6 and 1/6 for G7.
Dec. 24, 1927 - 250.00 charged to prod. G6, G7 and G8 Barnum & Ringling, Inc.)
It appears that Farina's salary was probably split 14/36 for G6, 11/36 for G7 and 11/36 for G8.
Dec. 31, 1927 - 250.00 charged to prod. G6, G7 and G8
It appears that Farina'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 Farina's history.

Jan. 7, 1928 - 250.00 charged to prod. G8
Jan. 14, 1928 - 250.00 charged to prod. G8
Jan. 21, 1928 - 250.00 charged to prod. G9 (Fair And Muddy)
Jan. 28, 1928 - 250.00 charged to prod. G9
Feb. 4, 1928 - 250.00 charged to prod. G9
Feb. 11, 1928 - 250.00 - 166.67 charged to prod. G9, 83.33 charged to prod. G10 (Crazy House)
Feb. 18, 1928 - 250.00 charged to prod. G10
Feb. 25, 1928 - 250.00 charged to prod. G10
Mar. 3, 1928 - 250.00 charged to prod. G11 (Growing Pains)
Mar. 10, 1928 - 250.00 charged to prod. G11
Mar. 17, 1928 - 250.00 charged to prod. G11
Mar. 24, 1928 - 250.00 charged to prod. G11

The studio was closed during the spring, resulting in Farina 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 - 250.00 charged to prod. G12 (The Ol' Gray Hoss)
May 12, 1928 - 250.00 charged to prod. G12
May 19, 1928 - 250.00 charged to prod. G12
May 26, 1928 - 250.00 charged to prod. G12
June 2, 1928 - 250.00 charged to prod. G12
June 9, 1928 - 250.00 - 125.00 charged to prod. G12, 125.00 charged to prod. G13 (School Begins)
June 16, 1928 - 250.00 charged to prod. G13
June 23, 1928 - 250.00 charged to prod. G13
June 30, 1928 - 250.00 charged to prod. G13
July 7, 1928 - 250.00 charged to prod. G14 (The Spanking Age)
July 14, 1928 - 250.00 charged to prod. G14
July 21, 1928 - 250.00 - 125.00 charged to prod. G14, 125.00 charged to prod. G15 (Election Day)
July 28, 1928 - 250.00 charged to prod. G15
Aug. 4, 1928 - 250.00 charged to prod. G15
Aug. 11, 1928 - 250.00 charged to prod. G15
Aug. 18, 1928 - 250.00 charged to Gang Tour
Farina and his fellow Gangsters spent a couple of months on a personal appearance tour.
Aug. 25, 1928 - 250.00 charged to Gang Tour
An unusual situation, since this was the only week in which Jackie Condon and Jay R. Smith worked in "Election Day," and yet the regular members of the troupe were still apparently on tour.
Sep. 1, 1928 - 300.00 charged to Gang Tour
Sep. 8, 1928 - 300.00 charged to Gang Tour
Sep. 15, 1928 - 300.00 charged to Gang Tour
Sep. 22, 1928 - 300.00 charged to Gang Tour
Sep. 29, 1928 - 300.00 charged to Gang Tour
Oct. 6, 1928 - 300.00 charged to Gang Tour
Oct. 13, 1928 - 300.00 charged to Gang Tour
Oct. 20, 1928 - 300.00 charged to Gang Tour
Oct. 27, 1928 - 300.00 charged to prod. G16 (Noisy Noises)
Nov. 3, 1928 - 300.00 charged to prod. G16
Nov. 10, 1928 - 300.00 charged to prod. G16
Nov. 17, 1928 - 300.00 charged to prod. G16
Nov. 24, 1928 - 300.00 charged to prod. G17 (The Holy Terror)
Dec. 1, 1928 - 300.00 charged to prod. G17
Dec. 8, 1928 - 300.00 charged to prod. G18 (Wiggle Your Ears)
Dec. 15, 1928 - 300.00 - 75.00 charged to prod. G18, 225.00 charged to prod. G19 (Fast Freight)
Dec. 22, 1928 - 300.00 charged to prod. G19
Dec. 29, 1928 - 300.00 charged to prod. G19
Jan. 5, 1929 - 50.00 charged to studio overhead
The studio was closed during January, resulting in a lower rate for Farina.
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 - 300.00 charged to prod. G20 (Little Mother)
Feb. 9, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G20
Feb. 16, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G20
Feb. 23, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G21 (Cat, Dog & Co.)
Mar. 2, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G21
Mar. 9, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G22 (Saturday's Lesson)
Mar. 16, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G22
Mar. 23, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G22
Mar. 30, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G23 (Small Talk)
Apr. 6, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G23
Apr. 13, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G23
Apr. 20, 1929 - 300.00 - 100.00 charged to prod. G23, 200.00 charged to prod. G24 (Railroadin')
Apr. 27, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G24
May 4, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G24
May 11, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G24
May 18, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G25 (Boxing Gloves)
May 25, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G25
June 1, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G25
June 8, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G25
June 15, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G26 (Lazy Days)
June 22, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G26
June 29, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G26
July 6, 1929 - 300.00 - 200.00 charged to prod. G26, 100.00 charged to prod. G27 (Bouncing Babies)
July 13, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G27
July 20, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G27
July 27, 1929 - 300.00 - 250.00 charged to prod. G27, 50.00 charged to prod. S25 (Sky Boy)
The ledgers are a little unclear about the non-Our Gang production Farina worked in, with They Go Boom! being a possibility, but either way, Farina's footage was cut.
Aug. 3, 1929 - 150.00 charged to studio overhead
The studio was closed during August, resulting in a lower rate for Farina.
Aug. 10, 1929 - 150.00 charged to studio overhead
Aug. 17, 1929 - 150.00 charged to studio overhead
Aug. 24, 1929 - 150.00 charged to studio overhead
Aug. 31, 1929 - 50.00 charged to prod. G27
Sep. 7, 1929 - 450.00 charged to prod. G28 (Moan & Groan, Inc.)
Sep. 14, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G28
Sep. 21, 1929 - 150.00 charged to prod. G28
Sep. 28, 1929 - 150.00 charged to prod. G28
Oct. 5, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G29 (Shivering Shakespeare)
Oct. 12, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G29
Oct. 19, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G29
Oct. 26, 1929 - 150.00 charged to prod. G29
Nov. 2, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G30 (The First Seven Years)
Nov. 9, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G30
Nov. 16, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G30
Nov. 23, 1929 - 150.00 charged to prod. G30
Nov. 30, 1929 - 300.00 - 200.00 charged to prod. G30, 100.00 charged to prod. G31 (When The Wind Blows)
Dec. 7, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G31
Dec. 14, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G31
Dec. 21, 1929 - 300.00 - 150.00 charged to prod. G31, 150.00 charged to prod. G32 (Bear Shooters)
Dec. 28, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G32
Jan. 4, 1930 - 300.00 charged to prod. G32
Jan. 11, 1930 - 150.00 charged to prod. G32
Jan. 18, 1930 - 150.00 charged to prod. G32
Jan. 25, 1930 - 300.00 charged to prod. G32
Feb. 1, 1930 - 300.00 charged to prod. G33 (A Tough Winter)
Feb. 8, 1930 - 300.00 charged to prod. G33
Feb. 15, 1930 - 300.00 charged to prod. G33
Feb. 22, 1930 - 150.00 charged to prod. G33
Mar. 1, 1930 - 300.00 charged to prod. G33
Mar. 8, 1930 - 150.00 charged to prod. G33
Mar. 15, 1930 - 150.00 charged to prod. G33
Mar. 22, 1930 - 150.00 charged to prod. G33
Mar. 29, 1930 - 150.00 charged to prod. G33
Apr. 5, 1930 - 150.00 charged to prod. G34 (Pups Is Pups)
Apr. 12, 1930 - 150.00 charged to prod. G34
Apr. 19, 1930 - 150.00 charged to prod. G34
Apr. 26, 1930 - 450.00 charged to prod. G34
May 3, 1930 - 300.00 charged to prod. G34
May 10, 1930 - 300.00 charged to prod. G34
May 17, 1930 - 150.00 charged to prod. G34
May 24, 1930 - 300.00 - 100.00 charged to prod. G34, 200.00 charged to prod. G35 (Teacher's Pet)
May 31, 1930 - 300.00 charged to prod. G35
June 7, 1930 - 150.00 charged to prod. G35
June 14, 1930 - 150.00 charged to prod. G35
June 21, 1930 - 300.00 charged to prod. G36 (School's Out)
June 28, 1930 - 300.00 charged to prod. G36
July 5, 1930 - 150.00 charged to prod. G36
July 12, 1930 - 300.00 charged to prod. G36

The studio was closed for the week ending July 19th, and Farina went without a paycheck. However, he was paid extra the following week.

July 26, 1930 - 350.00 charged to prod. G36
Aug. 2, 1930 - 300.00 charged to prod. G37 (Helping Grandma)
Aug. 9, 1930 - 300.00 charged to prod. G37
Aug. 16, 1930 - 150.00 charged to prod. G37
Aug. 23, 1930 - 150.00 charged to prod. G37
Aug. 30, 1930 - 150.00 charged to prod. G37
Sep. 6, 1930 - 341.67 charged to prod. G38 (Love Business)
Sep. 13, 1930 - 350.00 charged to prod. G38
Sep. 20, 1930 - 150.00 charged to prod. G38
Sep. 27, 1930 - 150.00 charged to prod. G38
Oct. 4, 1930 - 150.00 charged to prod. G38
Oct. 11, 1930 - 150.00 charged to prod. G38
Oct. 18, 1930 - 150.00 charged to prod. G38
Oct. 25, 1930 - 150.00 charged to prod. G38
Nov. 1, 1930 - 350.00 charged to prod. G39 (Little Daddy)
Nov. 8, 1930 - 350.00 charged to prod. G39
Nov. 15, 1930 - 350.00 charged to prod. G39
Above this amount is another amount, $225, written in for the Babbett Co. (or something like that).
Nov. 22, 1930 - 150.00 charged to prod. G39
Nov. 29, 1930 - 150.00 charged to prod. G39
Dec. 6, 1930 - 150.00 charged to prod. G39
Dec. 13, 1930 - 150.00 charged to prod. G39

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

Jan. 3, 1931 - 150.00 charged to prod. G40 (Bargain Day)
Jan. 10, 1931 - 150.00 charged to prod. G40
Jan. 17, 1931 - 150.00 charged to prod. G40
Jan. 24, 1931 - 150.00 charged to prod. G40
Jan. 31, 1931 - 350.00 charged to prod. G40
Feb. 7, 1931 - 350.00 charged to prod. G40
Feb. 14, 1931 - 150.00 charged to prod. G40
Feb. 21, 1931 - 150.00 charged to prod. G40
Feb. 28, 1931 - 350.00 charged to prod. G41 (Fly My Kite)
Mar. 7, 1931 - 350.00 charged to prod. G41
Mar. 14, 1931 - 350.00 charged to prod. G41
Mar. 21, 1931 - 350.00 charged to prod. G41

At this point, Farina was retired from the Our Gang series. He would be back two and a half months later to pose for photos with the Our Gang kids on June 6th. After this, it would be over a year before he returned for a reunion episode.

Oct. 22, 1932 - 40.00 charged to prod. G13 (Fish Hooky)
Farina was a day player on this film, receiving two paychecks, each for $20. These were issued on Oct. 20th and 21st.

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