Mary Ann Jackson

This filmography was made in collaboration with Matthew Lydick.

full name: Mary Ann Jackson
born Jan. 14, 1923, in Los Angeles, CA
died Dec. 17, 2003, in Los Angeles, CA, of a heart attack

Mary Ann was the daughter of Charlotte Jackson, who occasionally worked as an extra at the Roach studio. Her sister Peaches, who was nine years her senior, had been in dozens of films as a kid, and her brother Bobby, who was about three years older than Mary Ann, also did film work, including appearing as a schoolkid in "School Begins." Perhaps most notable to an Our Gang fan, though, is her younger brother Dickie, who appeared in several of the Our Gang films from 1931 to 1933.

Also of note: Because Mary Ann spent the first chunk of her film career at the Mack Sennett studio, I've made liberal use of Brent E. Walker's excellent reference, Mack Sennett's Fun Factory, which I highly recommend.

1925

According to Walker, Mary Ann made her film debut at the Fox studio at the age of two. This is corroborated by an article for The Boston Globe from Oct. 5, 1927, which stated that the two-year-old Mary suffered a minor injury at Fox and subsequently refused to go anywhere near the studio.
Mary Ann's arrival at the Mack Sennett studio happened on a day when her older brother Bobby was working there, and their mother couldn't find a babysitter. As the story goes, that was when Eddie Cline discovered her and put her into the Smith Family series, which began filming around May of this year.
On July 2nd, the Los Angeles Daily Times reported the following about Mary Ann's contract with Mack Sennett: "Two-year-old Mary Ann Jackson could not, of course, sign her own contract; her parents had to do that for her, but in any case she is probably the youngest baby in pictures to boast a real contract. Mary Ann was discovered on the set one day when she came to the studio to watch her brother Bobby work. A scene called for a baby to walk through some custard pies on a table, and so Mary Ann got her chance. She is the sister of Peaches Jackson and Bobby Jackson, both well known screen children." Mary Ann's contract was reported to be for two years.

Dangerous Curves Behind (undetermined bit part): Nov. 1, 1925 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 187 - Sennett All-Star Comedy; Filmed probably around April 1925. Previewed May 7, 1925. ©June 23, 1925. Starring Ruth Taylor, Joe Young and Andy Clyde.

1926

On February 2nd of this year, the Portland Evening Express (ME) reported the following: "Mary Ann Jackson, the clever little freckle-faced player whose antics enliven the Mack Sennett comedies has just passed her third birthday. She is 34 1-2 inches high and weighs 27 pounds and she was three years old on January 14."
As the Smith Family series first went into release, Mary Ann was billed as Baby Mary Ann Jackson.
On June 12th, The Springfield Union (MA) published the following quote from Mack Sennett: "In making 'The Smith Family' series, our purpose was to get over the little domestic happenings in the lives of young married people. They're the kind of people we all like and wish we were. They haven't much money, but they have what money can't buy - real love and happiness. Mary Ann Jackson is only a little over three years old, but she takes direction like a veteran. She looks over all her own rushes and criticizes her performance, and she knows when she was good and when she wasn't."
On June 13th, The Buffalo Sunday Express (NY) reported the following: "Little Mary Ann Jackson, who plays the role of Bubbles, the adorable baby of the Smith Family Series of Mack Sennett comedies, for Pathe, is just three years old and is not nearly three feet high. She is a great favorite with everyone in the studio and knows all her friends' names, chief among whom is Cap, the Harlequin Dane, who reciprocates in loyal dog fashion. During the filming of 'A Bachelor Butt-In,' one of the Smith family episodes, another dog was used in one of the scenes. Cap was so envious that he planted himself at the tiny star's feet and would not budge until his master ordered him off the set."
On October 31st, The Oregon Sunday Journal of Portland had this to say about Mary Ann: "The baby of the 'Jimmy Smith series,' a 3-year-old, is played by Mary Ann Jackson, approximately two feet and one half of concentrated star ability. Mary Ann, with her freckles, is one of the most refreshing personalities that has come to the screen in many a long day, and she is a born comedienne, never conscious, apparently, that there is a camera within 1000 miles of her."

Goose-Land (role: Alice's little sister): Feb. 14, 1926 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 207 - Alice Day series; Filmed around mid-1925. ©Jan. 23, 1926. Possibly released on Feb. 28, 1926.
Spanking Breezes (small part: Myrtle): Mar. 14, 1926 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 211 - Alice Day series; Filmed probably in Oct. 1925. ©Jan. 23, 1926.
Hooked At The Altar (bit part: obnoxious baby): Apr. 4, 1926 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 231 - Ralph Graves series; Filmed probably around Jan. 1926. ©Mar. 15, 1926.
Muscle-Bound Music (bit part: the baby): May 30, 1926 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 217 - Billy Bevan series; Filmed probably around Nov. 1925. ©Mar. 29, 1926.
Puppy Lovetime (small part: Alice's baby sister): June 6, 1926 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 221 - Alice Day series; Filmed probably around Nov. 1925. ©Mar. 29, 1926.
Smith's Baby (featured role: Bubbles Smith): July 25, 1926 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 191 - The Smith Family series; Filmed probably around May 1925. ©May 26, 1926.
Smith's Vacation (featured role: Bubbles Smith): Aug. 22, 1926 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 197 - The Smith Family series; Filmed probably around June 1925. ©May 26, 1926. May have been released Aug. 29, 1926.
Hold That Lion! (undetermined role): Sep. 4, 1926 - MacLean/Paramount - 6 reels - Douglas MacLean feature; ©Sep. 24, 1926.
Smith's Landlord (featured role: Bubbles Smith): Sep. 19, 1926 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 201 - The Smith Family series; Filmed around Aug. 1925. ©May 26, 1926.
Smith's Visitor (featured role: Bubbles Smith): Oct. 17, 1926 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 227 - The Smith Family series; Filmed probably around Dec. 1925 and Jan. 1926. ©May 26, 1926. May have originally been released as a 3-reeler.
Smith's Uncle (featured role: Bubbles Smith): Nov. 14, 1926 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 232 - The Smith Family series; Filmed probably around Jan. and Feb. 1926. ©May 26, 1926 as Oh Uncle!
Smith's Picnic (featured role: Bubbles Smith): Dec. 12, 1926 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 252 - The Smith Family series; Filmed probably around July 1926. ©Dec. 31, 1926.
A Blonde's Revenge (bit part: little girl with lollipop): Dec. 19, 1926 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 256 - Ben Turpin series; Filmed probably around July and August 1926. ©Dec. 13, 1926. May have been released Dec. 12, 1926.

1927

On January 1st of this year, the Illustrated Daily News of Los Angeles published a photo of Mary Ann, with the following caption: "Mary Ann Jackson, Mack Sennett comedy prodigy, is being allowed 365 pieces of candy for 365 days of good work and good behavior in 1927 by Alf Goulding, her director."
On January 23rd, The Philadelphia Inquirer (PA) reported the following: "On January 14, the Sennett Studio celebrated the fourth birthday of little Mary Ann Jackson, the studio baby star and featured player in the 'Jimmy Smith' series. Mary Ann was presented with a little canvas chair with her name on it, a miniature make-up box, and numerous boxes of candy by her admiring troupe. Mary Ann Jackson is the youngest featured player in Hollywood and the only baby owning a real movie contract. She is the sister of 'Peaches' Jackson, who was popular a few years ago as Jackie Coogan's leading lady."
On March 2nd, The South Brooklyn Home Talk-Weekly News (NY) published an article about Mary Ann, which can be accessed by clicking here.
On March 16th, The Boston Globe (MA) reported the following: "Mary Ann Jackson, who appears in the 'Jimmie Smith' comedies, is one of a family of three children playing in pictures. Her big sister is Peaches Jackson, who was the first of the Jackson clan to go into the movies. Her best known roles were with such Thomas Meighan pictures as 'The Prince Chap' and 'Bachelor Daddies.' Peaches was also leading woman for Jackie Coogan. Bobby Jackson is one of the naughty boys of the film, and whenever a bean-shooter is needed the seven-year-old Bobby is called in."
On March 28th, the Portland Evening Express (ME) reported the following: "Pathe announces that it is going to elevate a new actress to the realms of stardom. Miss Mary Ann Jackson, who is probably one of the few young ladies to admit to her true age, is the new member of a rapidly growing firmament. Miss Jackson, late of Our Gang, having conferred with her parents, claims to be four years old, and, we are told, is not very old for her age. 'Mica, mica, parva stella.'" Of course, Mary Ann didn't come from the Our Gang series, but went there after her stint with Sennett.
On April 9th, the Associated Press reported the following out of Hollywood: "What the public has long suspected concerning these motion picture actresses who appear in one-piece bathing suits is true, in one case at least. Little Mary Ann Jackson, youngest of the Mack Sennett bathing beauties, can't swim a stroke. However, she is only 4 years old and the ocean is big and will wait. Mary Ann did so well in one year that she is a full-fledged featured player."
On April 28th, Marc K. Bowman of The Morning Oregonian of Portland opined the following: "Any program with a Pathe comedy listed, which has tiny Mary Ann Jackson in the cast, is worth going miles to see. This 4-year-old is the most promising of all screen comediennes. She is a born actress, with a bag of tricks all her own, which in many cases are uproariously comical. It doesn't particularly matter what the story is about, though the one in mind tells about the troubles between a house owner and his tenant. This youngster makes it most entertaining."
On July 3rd, an article written by Alice L. Tildesley about Mack Sennett's Bathing Beauties was published in several newspapers, with part of it devoted to Mary Ann. It can be accessed by clicking here.
On August 23rd, the Los Angeles Illustrated Daily News reported the following: "All the world loves a happy child, and just at present little Mary-Ann Jackson is the happiest youngster in the motion picture world. Mack Sennett's latest 'Jimmy Smith' picture, now in the course of production under the direction of Phil Whitman, is called 'The Birthday Party' and Mary-Ann has been having one gorgeous birthday for the past week. Mrs. Jackson is placed in a rather precarious position, for Mary-Ann is already planning a routine of parties for her own birthday, which isn't so very far away." The film described here is "Baby's Birthday," which didn't get released until January 1929.
On September 24th, The Vaudeville News and New York Star shared the following tidbit: "Mary Ann Jackson, tiny Mack Sennett comedienne, is learning to write and can already autograph her photos to fans."
On October 2nd, the United Press reported the following: "Although Mary Ann Jackson, wee comedienne featured in the Mack Sennett 'Jimmy Smith' domestic comedies, is just past her fourth birthday, she had to learn to write in justice to 'her public.' She simply had to be able to autograph the portraits which her fans kept demanding. Now she has a real signature of her own that she writes without having her hand held, and while it may not be letter perfect, it is decipherable."
On October 5th, The Boston Globe (MA) reported the following: "Mary Ann Jackson, baby star on the Mack Sennett lot, is one girl who must be handled with kid gloves. Mary Ann has ideas on just what she will and what she will not do, and if she is frightened by anyone or anything she refuses to be put into a similar position again. For instance, when she was two years old Mary Ann was working on the Fox lot. She was slightly injured when a dog car in which she and two other children were riding was overturned. Since then Mary Ann will not go to the Fox lot for anyone and cries if she goes near it. Phil Whitman, who is Mary Ann's director in the Smith Family comedies, watches carefully to see that nothing happens which will cause the temperamental star to 'walk out' on Sennett."
On October 23rd, The Great Falls Tribune (MT) reported the following: "Mary Ann Jackson, baby star of the Mack Sennett lot, has a new film playmate. She is Magnolia, 3-year-old colored girl. Magnolia was so good in Mary Ann's last picture, 'Smith's Bargain,' that she was signed to appear in some more of the 'Smith Family' series with Mary Ann, Ruth Hiatt and Raymond McKee." Magnolia is no doubt Paralee Coleman, who would eventually appear in a couple of Our Gang shorts with Mary Ann.

Smith's Pets (featured role: Bubbles Smith): Jan. 9, 1927 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 245 - The Smith Family series; Filmed probably around April and May 1926. ©July 26, 1926, as Baby's Pets.
Baby Faces (role: baby): Feb. 2, 1927 - Schlank/Rayart - 2 reels - Rayart-Radiant Comedy; Featuring Al Alt.
Smith's Customer (featured role: Bubbles Smith): Feb. 6, 1927 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 240 - The Smith Family series; Filmed probably around April and May 1926. ©July 26, 1926, as A Dinner Jest.
Smith's New Home (featured role: Bubbles Smith): Mar. 6, 1927 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 246 - The Smith Family series; Filmed probably around June 1926. ©Jan. 14, 1927. Also listed for Apr. 17, 1927, release.
The Jolly Jilter (undetermined bit part): Mar. 13, 1927 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 261 - Ben Turpin series; Filmed probably around July 1926. ©Jan. 14, 1927. Also listed for Apr. 10, 1927, release.
Smith's Surprise (featured role: Bubbles Smith): Apr. 3, 1927 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 230 - The Smith Family series; Filmed probably around March 1926. ©July 26, 1926 as A Bachelor Butt-In.
Smith's Kindergarten (featured role: Bubbles Smith): May 1, 1927 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 258 - The Smith Family series; Filmed probably around Aug. and Sep. 1926. ©Jan. 17, 1927.
Smith's Fishing Trip (featured role: Bubbles Smith): May 29, 1927 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 262 - The Smith Family series; Filmed probably around Sep. 1926. ©Apr. 11, 1927.
Smith's Candy Shop (featured role: Bubbles Smith): Aug. 21, 1927 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 267 - The Smith Family series; Filmed during Dec. 1926 (began Dec. 6th). ©May 18, 1927.
Smith's Pony (featured role: Bubbles Smith): Sep. 18, 1927 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 270 - The Smith Family series; Filmed in Dec. 1926 and Jan. 1927. ©May 18, 1927.
Smith's Cook (featured role: Bubbles Smith): Oct. 16, 1927 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 272 - The Smith Family series; Filmed probably around Jan. and Feb. 1927. ©June 9, 1927.
Smith's Cousin (featured role: Bubbles Smith): Nov. 13, 1927 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 274 - The Smith Family series; Filmed Feb. 15 to 19, 1927. ©June 9, 1927.
The Girl From Everywhere (role: Bubbles Smith): Dec. 11, 1927 - Sennett/Pathé - 4 reels - prod. 287 - Campus Comedy; Pre-production and shooting took place from June 10 to Aug. 3, 1927. Previewed in early August. ©Dec. 14, 1927. Featuring Daphne Pollard and Carole Lombard. Some scenes presented in 2-strip Technicolor. Advertised as a 4-reeler, but the copyright notice indicates that it's 2 reels. May have been released Dec. 4, 1927. Mary Ann appeared as part of the Smith Family, but their scene was cut from the final print.
Smith's Modiste Shop (featured role: Bubbles Smith): Dec. 11, 1927 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 277 - The Smith Family series; Preproduction and shooting took place from Feb. 21 to Mar. 15, 1927. ©July 8, 1927.

1928

On February 13th of this year, Mary Ann's Our Gang contract began at a rate of $200 a week. The Pacific Coast News Service reported it to be a five-year contract, but it's clear that renegotiations took place in 1930.
On February 26th, The Sunday Oregonian of Portland reported the following: "They called Mary Ann Jackson, aged 5, 'the cockiest kid in Hollywood.' A sister of the celebrated 'Peaches' Jackson, juvenile, she recognized no one as having caste. Working at the Mack Sennett studio, she would do an impersonation of Calvin Coolidge, Norma Talmadge, Ben Turpin or anyone else who crossed her path, and she took a personal delight in aping Mr. Sennett, her employer. While everyone else kowtowed more or less to the producer. Mary Ann would swagger up to him and say, 'Hi, Mr. Mack Sennett!' Then she would swagger away with a broad grin upon her face and, resuming her seat, gaze blandly at him with all the hauteur of a Garbo. And Sennett knew he couldn't 'high-hat' her. Personality of this sort can't be smothered. Everyone has believed that little Mary Ann would get somewhere. A few days ago Warren Doane, general manager of the Hal Roach studios, saw her and Mary Ann looked him over. She turned her pug nose up at him and smiled. That was all. Mary is now a member of Roach's 'Our Gang,' and will take the place of little Mary Kornman, who outgrew her kid roles and went into vaudeville. 'Miss Jackson' will be painted on the back of a chair as befitting the youngest and newest leading lady of Hollywood."
Also on February 26th, The Detroit Free Press (MI) reported the following: "Piquant little Mary Ann Jackson, five-year-old miss who is already a great favorite with picture fans, has been signed to a five-year contract to appear with Hal Roach's Rascals, the 'Our Gang' kiddies, in M-G-M comedies. Mary Ann, for more than two years, has been a featured player in a well known domestic series of comedies, and has but recently finished an important role with Louise Fazenda in 'When Greek Meets Greek.'" This is probably referring to "Vamping Venus," a First National film that Fazenda appeared in, and which had the working title of "It't All Greek To Me." I haven't come across anything that reveals "When Greek Meets Greek" as a working title, but an article about the film asked the question "What happens when Greek meets Greek?"
For a period of about a year, the Smith Family comedies continued to be released concurrently with Mary Ann's Our Gang appearances. This was due to Mack Sennett's tendency to release his films long after they were completed. Mary Ann's final Smith Family short was completed before she made the move to the Roach studio.
On March 24th, more than 60 of Hollywood's screen children attended the "Screen Kiddies Premiere" of Charlie Chaplin's "The Circus" at Grauman's Chinese Theater. Among those invited were the nine kids and one dog from the 'Our Gang' series.
Sometime during the summer, the Our Gang kids were visited at the studio by Frances Juliet Douglas of The Piqua Daily Call (OH), who described her meeting with them in an article dated August 29th. They were taking publicity stills in preparation for their upcoming cross-country tour. About Mary Ann, she doesn't say much, just that she "responded pleasantly to our greeting."
On August 13th, Mary Ann's salary was increased to $250 a week.
On August 14th, the Our Gang kids departed Los Angeles on the California Limited for a personal appearance tour, which was scheduled to take them to Chicago, Detroit, New York, Newark, Boston, St. Louis and other cities, all on the Balaban & Katz Loop. This turned out to be not quite true, though, as they never made it to Newark or Boston. On their way east, they briefly stopped at various locations to greet their fans. One of these was a 3 p.m. stop on this day at San Bernardino.
Also on August 14th, the Gang's train passed through Needles, CA, at 10:15 p.m. As The Needles Nugget of August 17th put it: "These famous young folks have many ardent friends and admirers in our town and some of them tried to catch a glimpse of the celebrities while the train stopped, but the 'Gang' had already retired."
On August 15th, the Gang's train stopped in Albuquerque, NM. The Albuquerque Journal of the following day reported the following: "A crowd of several hundred people, adults and children, was on hand at the Santa Fe station to greet the little actors. While here the young stars renewed their acquaintance with Ershel Redd, an Albuquerque boy who took part with them in two comedies at the studio at Culver City, Calif., last spring. Young Redd lives at 206 South Broadway. Mayor Clyde Tingley introduced 'Our Gang' and (director of publicity) Mr. (Ray) Coffin to the fans from the platform of the train...After the youngsters had been introduced and Mr. Coffin had made a short talk about them, they were urged to take a little exercise on the brickwalk, but the suggestion didn't meet with the approval of 'Fatty.' 'Naw, I want to eat,' he objected and made his way toward the diner, where he waited to be served."
On August 16th, the Gang's train passed through Hutchinson, KS. As The Hutchinson News reported the previous day: "What ho! 'Our Gang' is going through tomorrow...They will be through at 4:30 sharp on the Santa Fe California Limited, headed for Detroit...Surely one of them will condescend to step out on the observation platform and give the kiddies of Hutchinson a wave. At any rate Roy Coffin, Hal Roach's publicity man, who is accompanying them, will be sure to be there - publicity men always are."
Also on August 16th, the Gang's train passed through Emporia, KS, at 7:20 p.m. As The Emporia Daily Gazette reported the following day: (The Our Gang kids) "made a personal appearance Thursday night before a full house at the Santa Fe station, with the rear platform of the California Limited for a stage. Fully half an hour before the train was due, Emporia movie fans of all ages began to line up under the station pillars, and by the time the huge engine roared by, the crowd had become a swarming mob of 3,000 admirers, anxious to meet informally the youthful stars...The gang evidently was expecting to meet their Emporia friends for when the train stopped, they were on the observation platform ready to be introduced...As the fans moved to the platform, the Gang smiled approvingly at the cheers and handclaps they received...The introductions were made by Ray Coffin...who presented each in turn." The article describes Mary Ann as "the peroxide blonde," obviously confusing her with Jean Darling.
Also on August 16th, the Gang's train stopped at the Union Station in Kansas City, MO, at 10:30 p.m. for half an hour. The Kansas City Post of the previous day reported the following: "I have a wire from their publicity director this morning. 'Will shoot kids immediately on arrival up to lobby of the station and they are yours to do as you will for the next thirty minutes.' A platform will be standing at the curb of the station plaza. The Gang will hop up there and will be plainly seen by the crowd. The platform will be lighted and the Gang will do its stuff in the way of meeting their gang of fans in Kansas City. Motion pictures of the crowd and the gang, and photographs of both will be taken. The motion pictures will be shown at Loew's Midland." On the 16th, the Kansas City Journal had this to say: "Harry Kessel, popular community song leader and representative of the Feist Publishing company, will be master of ceremonies at the Union station at 10:30 o'clock tonight when Our Gang arrives from Hollywood for a half hour's visit with Kansas City fans. He will lead the crowd in singing "Hail, Hail, Our Gang's All Here" and popular songs of the day. He also will introduce each of the Hal Roach gangsters. Dick O'Kane will accompany on the piano, which will be on the station plaza platform constructed for the gang." The following day, the Kansas City Journal published an article about the visit, which can be accessed by clicking here.
On August 17th, the Kansas City Post reported the following: "Chicago, quiet little city on the shores of Lake Michigan, today was all set to quell a riot when a certain Santa Fe train from Kansas City arrived there at noon. A Chicago newspaper, according to a message received by The Post today, had been 'reliably informed' a mob had attacked the train upon its arrival here at 10:30 o'clock last night and the Santa Fe officials had found it necessary to call out police reserves to break up the riot. The newspaper was quite serious. Moreover, the Chicago newspaper informed The Post that in view of last night's 'riot' in Kansas City, the railroad officials were taking no chances and had requested police protection for the train upon its arrival there today...It was a well ordered reception the little movie stars were accorded here last night by 'their public' - possibly the greatest reception ever given any movie star here - and the police were there to aid in keeping order and protecting the thousands of small Kansas Cityans who were on hand to greet Our Gang. Exaggerated reports of last night's enthusiastic reception here probably were forwarded to Chicago by unknowing passengers on the train."
Also on August 17th, the Gang's train arrived in Chicago, where they would perform for one week at the Chicago Theater starting the next day. On the 18th, the Chicago Daily Tribune reported the following: "All of 'Our Gang' of the movies, who arrived yesterday on the Santa Fe for an appearance at the Chicago theater, were special guests at a party in the Hotel Sherman bungalow yesterday...Mary Ann Jackson, Jean Darling, and Wheezer, the younger gang members, stayed close beside their chaperones." On August 19th, this same paper corrected themselves, stating that the party took place at the Morrison Hotel.
On August 18th, the Our Gang kids began performing at the Chicago Theater. The Forest Park Review that day explained that the kids "will come down upon the Chicago theater for their first and only appearance, their manager, Hal Roach, having notified Balaban & Katz, that the proximity of school days in Hollywood would make engagements at the Tivoli and Uptown theaters impossible."
On August 20th, the Chicago Daily Tribune had this say about the Gang's stage show: "This will probably be a record week at the Chicago, what with all the mammas and papas in town bringing their kids to see the 'Our Gang' kids. And it's no wonder, for Hal Roach's famous youngsters are as funny and lovable in this personal appearance as they have been on the screen. It's refreshing to learn that working under Kleig lights has not spoiled these children and that the studio atmosphere, instead of taking the bloom off of their childish charm, has been conducive to preserving it. They are appealingly natural and unself-conscious, which is more than can be said for the infant prodigies of the stage. Here's hoping their tour across the country will be a merry and successful one."
On August 24th, The St. Joseph News-Press (IL) reported the following: "By special arrangement with Hal Roach and M. G. M., Publix Theaters Corporation are presenting the original members of Our Gang comedies. The popular kids...are making personal appearances in the de luxe picture houses of both Publix and Loew key city theaters. Our Gang is now appearing in Chicago theaters. The attraction has drawn considerable crowds in all the theaters they have played so far."
On August 25th, the Gang arrived in Detroit in the morning, and did their first performances at the Michigan Theater that day.
On August 26th, The Detroit Free Press reported the following: "The Our Gang Kids have been looking over some of the sketches in the WCX-Our Gang contest, and they were so pleased with them that they have asked The Free Press to extend the time limit for 12 hours so that the last minute entrants will also have a chance. So the contest will close at 12 o'clock tomorrow instead of midnight tonight. Your drawing of Pete, the famous dog mascot of the Our Gang Kids must be in the editors hands before noon Monday (the 27th), if it is to be considered for ticket prizes to see the Our Gang Comedy Kids show at the Michigan this week. The Our Gang Kids will judge the sketches, you know, at the WCX studio Monday afternoon during Skeezix Time at 5:30 o'clock, and you'll hear them over the air."
On August 27th, The Detroit Free Press reported the following in an article about the zoo that had just opened in Detroit: "The children comprising the 'Our Gang' troupe of movie actors are to be special guests of the zoo management today at 10:30. The elephant and the camel will be ready for them to ride and the other animals have been instructed to show their best behavior for the occasion."
Also on August 27th, the Our Gang kids put in a personal appearance at the Franklin street settlement in Detroit. This according to The Detroit Free Press of September 2nd.
Also on August 27th, The Detroit Free Press reported the following: "The Our Gang Comedy Kids and their famous mascot Pete will announce the winners of the WCX-Our Gang contest over WCX during the Skeezix Hour this evening at 5:30. Tune in! Fatty, Farina, Freckles, Wheezer, Jean Darling, Mary Ann Jackson and Pete - the whole gang - who are appearing on the Michigan stage this week, will be there. Because an extra show has been added to the theater bill the 'kids' will greet the radio audience first direct from the Michigan stage, where microphones will be installed to pick up their part of the theater's program. Later, appearing with Chief Neal Tomy in the special radio studio back stage, they will announce the contest winners." This contest was open to kids 15 and under. Skeezix Time was a local program in Detroit based on the character from the popular comic strip Gasoline Alley. The following day, The Detroit Free Press reported the following about the contest: "Jean Darling, Mary Ann Jackson, Wheezer, Fatty, Freckles, Farina and 'Pete' himself, announced the awards over WCX at Skeezix Time last night. They were gathered with 'Chief' Tomy, Dorothy and Loraine in the studio above the stage at the Michigan theater, where they are appearing before record crowds this week. Skeezix Time was transferred to the theater because Our Gang was scheduled for a stage appearance at 5:30 o'clock. After the opening songs the stage microphones were turned on and the radio audience heard the members introduced to the visible crowd which packed every nook and corner of the theater. Then the scene was shifted back to the studio for the birthday party and to await the coming of the gang. It was the kiddies' first appearance before the 'mike' and Fatty was a bit suspicious. It had to be explained to him before he was willing to say a word. It was a great occasion for the gang as well as for the thousands of their small friends who listened in." The birthday party mentioned in this article was a regular feature on the radio show.
Also on August 27th, The Detroit Free Press had this to say about the Gang's stage show: "Our Gang, those inimitable comedy kids who are here in person, are sure to be a tremendous drawing card, this week. They are the most natural acting and vivacious youngsters imaginable and the fun and play they get out of their appearance on the stage shows how little all their popularity has spoiled them. 'Fatty' and 'Freckles' and 'Pete' the dog, and all the rest of the gang are even more appealing in real life than on the screen."
On August 28th, The Detroit Free Press reported the following: "All Saturday and Sunday records of the Michigan theater were shattered last week-end! The Our Gang comedy kids, in their first stage appearance east of Hollywood, are proving themselves the most sensational theatrical attraction in the last ten years, according to local showmen. The Michigan theater filled up at noon Saturday (the 25th) and remained filled until close to midnight. Then it repeated that record Sunday. The records established by Mae Murray, Paul Whiteman, Vincent Lopez, John Philip Sousa, Gertrude Ederle were exceeded so far that it is probable the Our Gangsters will forever be the Michigan's greatest attraction. Extra shows are being planned for around 5 p.m. each day during the week. In Chicago the children appeared at 35 shows during the week - five each day - and set an almost unbelievable record for attendance."
On August 29th, The Border Cities Star of Windsor, Ontario, reported on the visit to their city the previous day by Joe Cobb, Mary Ann Jackson and Harry Spear. Mary Ann expressed a wish to take a picture-book back to Farina. They visited the offices of the Star. "Demure and quiet, big-eyed and smiling, little Mary Ann Jackson doesn't say she's interested, but she doesn't miss a thing, even though she is the youngest of the Gang except Wheezer, of course. She reviewed the linos in the composing room, and rolled her eyes as the press turned over, but bestowed her favor on the city editor's arm chair, padded with two inches of out-of-date newspapers...And wee Mary Ann, looking back and walking backwards as her mother led her downstreet, whispered, 'I like this place.' "
On September 1st, the Gang arrived in Cleveland, and did their first performances at the State Theater that day. The kids also got to view a special screening of the locally made Our Gang film featuring their Cleveland lookalikes.
Also on September 1st, radio listings for Detroit's WBMH indicated that they were broadcasting a program called "Our Gang" from 9:00 to 9:30pm and again from 11:15pm to midnight. The Gang was no longer in Detroit by this evening, so if these programs had anything to do with them, then they must have been pre-recorded.
On September 2nd, the Cleveland Plain Dealer published an article about Our Gang, which can be accessed by clicking here.
Also on September 2nd, the Muskogee Daily Phoenix (OK) reported the following: "'Our Gang' is touring the country and making personal appearances in the large cities. They travel in a specially equipped Pullman coach with sound-proof walls, unbreakable furniture and all kinds of shock absorbers. This is their first glimpse of the country outside of California."
On September 5th, International News Service reported the following out of Cleveland: "'Our Gang,' Hal Roach's well known group of child movie performers, may have to discontinue their performances in vaudeville here, else the theatre management will be prosecuted for violation of the Ohio child labor laws. Miss Lauretta P. Bean, of the state industrial commission, has sworn out an affidavit charging George Drummond, theatre manager, with violating the law which prohibits children under 14 years from appearing on the stage, it became known today. The juvenile troupe arrived here Sunday from Hollywood and had been booked to play the rest of the week." Slight correction: the Gang had arrived on Saturday. The Associated Press reported Beam as saying that Drummond (listed as Dumond) had "agreed to appear for arraignment before a justice of the peace today."
On September 7th, the Gang spent their last night in Cleveland. A few days later, on September 11th, the Cleveland Plain Dealer published the following anecdote from Eleanor Clarage: "And speaking of Maurice Spitalny...the writer and several of her friends had tried all last week to get into the State to see Hal Roach's gang in the flesh, but all to no avail. Lines stood out almost to 14th Street every time we went near the theater, and at last we gave it up as a bad job. Then, Friday night (the 7th), a few of us wandered into the Statler for dinner and got a table over in a quiet corner, next to a table evidently decorated for a dinner party, with floral centerpiece, fancy melons ready at each plate and so on. We wondered idly what kind of a party it was going to be, and before we had the words out of our mouths, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Keith were coming into the dining room with 'Our Gang' and their mamas in tow, with a curious crowd pushing around the doorway stretching their necks to get a better look at them. This, after we had been turned away from the theater all week! Fate is sometimes almost too good to one." She then describes her impressions of each kid, with this to say about Mary Ann: "And the small Mary Ann Jackson, that blunt and matter-of-fact little person, sat eating her dinner and paying no attention to anything else. Mary Ann didn't seem to be much impressed with her own importance."
On September 8th, the Gang returned to Chicago, this time to perform at the Norshore Theater for six days. The previous day, the Cook County Herald of Arlington Heights, IL, reported the following: "Hal Roach's comedy rascals, having broken every existing record for attendance at the Chicago theater, have been prevailed upon by Balaban & Katz to return to Chicago for an engagement at the Norshore theater starting Saturday, Sept. 8. The 'Gang' was scheduled for just one week in each city but by schedules it was found possible to return for six days between their Cleveland and New York appearances. The demands of North Shore theatergoers who failed to see the child stars during their recent engagement were so insistent that Balaban & Katz have decided to present them at the Norshore theater, due to its excellent transportation facilities...To accommodate the throngs who failed to see the 'Gang' at the Chicago theater, Balaban & Katz have announced special matinee performances at the Norshore theater daily during the six day engagement. The program offered by the child-stars will be the same as that presented downtown."
On September 14th, the Cleveland Plain Dealer (OH) reported the following: "George Dumond, manager of Loew's State Theater, yesterday was fined $25 and costs in each for four cases charging him with violation of the child labor laws in connection with the appearance here of Hal Roach's 'Our Gang.' Justice of the Peace Myron J. Penty dropped two similar additional cases pending against Dumond on his appearance yesterday."
On September 15th, the Daily News of New York reported the following: "There'll be great commotion at Grand Central terminal today! Won't there, though! 'Our Gang' arrives. Seven members, counting Pete, the dog who has the black ring around his eye. They are traveling in movie splendor, all dressed up in their Saturday and Sunday clothes. Pete, Fatty Joe Cobb, Freckles Harry Spear, Jean Darling, Mary Ann Jackson, Wheezer and last, but certainly not least Master Alan Hoskins, known throughout the world as Farina. Hal Roach, who started 'Our Gang' on its road to fame just ten years ago, will be at the station to meet the Twentieth Century. Also, Maj. Edward Bowes, managing director of the Capitol theatre, where the youngsters will make their first personal appearance this afternoon. The starlets together with their mammas, daddies, or whichever grown up members of their respective families are accompanying them, will journey from the train straight to the suites at the Park Central hotel and get washed up and ready for their Capitol engagement. Miss Fern Carter, Our Gang's teacher, accompanies them as well. We're assured that the parent committee will keep their charges away from night clubs and escort them back to the coast at the end of next week all set to resume work on their next season's output of two-reelers."
On September 19th, the Standard Union of Brooklyn reported the following about the Gang's appearance at the Capitol: "At least as amusing as 'The Cameraman' for the brief time they're on stage are Hal Roach's pint-size gangsters...They have a war episode to go through, and they do so with great good will, looking no bigger than grasshoppers. They are most unaffected kids. Yesterday afternoon down in a locker room under the stage Miss Jennie Madden, the wardrobe mistress, gave them a party. Ice cream and small cakes. They enjoyed it wholeheartedly. Farina was busy telling about their trip to Chinatown yesterday. Joe Cobb, the fat boy, discussed the relative merits of Chop Suey and Chow Mein. Didn't know the difference, but knew he didn't like Chop Suey. They'll be in Brooklyn next week, incidentally, at Loew's Metropolitan."
Also on September 19th, The Brooklyn Daily Times published a column by Elsie Jean, which apparently was aimed at kids. She tells her readers that all of the Our Gang kids had joined her Happy Times Club, which also included many local children among its members. On September 21st, she announced that 50 Happy Timers would be chosen to be guests of the Our Gang kids the following Tuesday (the 25th) at the Metropolitan Theatre in Brooklyn.
On September 21st, the Gang visited the New York city hall. As The Washington Herald described it the following day: "Joe Cobb, the fat boy, was dolled up to represent Herbert Hoover, while Harry Spear impersonated Governor Smith. Jean Darling adopted the role of Texas Guinan, while Marie(sic) Jackson carried padlocks in her role of Mrs. Mabel Willebrandt. The gang, now playing at local theaters, were received by Mayor Walker, who shook hands all around." Herbert Hoover and Al Smith, incidentally, were the two major party presidential candidates in the current election, which was ultimately won by Hoover.
On September 23rd, the Gang talked over the radio from station WEAF, introduced by Maj. Edward Bowes, managing director of the Capitol. This was an NBC musical series called Major Bowes' Family, which regularly broadcasted from the Capitol Theatre.
On Septebmer 24th, The Brooklyn Citizen published an article on the Gang's arrival in Brooklyn, which can be accessed by clicking here.
Also on September 24th, the Standard Union of Brooklyn reported the following: "Mary Ann Jackson, small, cute and freckled, hugely enjoys her role of spy in the Gang's current stage show, and she'll tell you so, if you should be so careless as to ask her if she played the nurse." Also: "The youngsters have finished a busy week, what with being guests of the Mayor at City Hall, and with doing their turns and sightseeing..."
Also on September 24th, the Cleveland Plain Dealer (OH) reported the following: "From the Union Trust Teller the following is clipped: 'The Main Street Meditator of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, after devoting a couple of paragraphs to the youngsters who took Cleveland and the State Theater by storm, concludes with the frantic query: "And oh, dear, dear - do they have the good sense to put their money in the bank while it's still rolling in?" To a certain extent, we can satisfy her worries along this line by telling her that during their stay here in Cleveland, 'Our Gang' visited our juniors' department and savings accounts were opened for each one of them..."
Also on September 24th, The Boston Globe (MA) published an article on the Gang's school lessons while on the movie lot, stating that these lessons were continuing during their personal appearance tour. It mentions that Mary Ann, along with Wheezer, were too young to have started school as yet.
On September 25th, the Los Angeles Evening Express included Mary Ann on a list of famous kids who were students at the Roy Randolph Dance Studios.
Also on September 25th, The Brooklyn Citizen reported the following: "Adult interest in 'Our Gang' is as great as the kids'. This was demonstrated at Loew's Metropolitan last night when the shouts of their elders drowned those of the youngsters accompanying them. The familiar faces stood in reality stronger than they do in the pictures. There was the same action seen, but it appeared more realistic as the little fellows hopped about the stage. Joe Carr(sic) was there, fat and saucy. Farina, too, and Mary Ann Jackson, and above all Pete, the dog. 'Our Gang' gave four performances yesterday to capacity houses, and were tired little rascals when they returned to their quarters in Leverich Towers."
On September 26th, The Brooklyn Citizen reported that the Gang were guests of honor the previous night at the Hotel Leverich Towers. It also mentions that Mary Ann sings and dances in the act. The article describes the Gang's act this way: "They presented a war play, in which Heavyweight Joe is the spy, Farina is the valiant soldier, who fights a terrible sword duel with Joe, the spy; Beautiful Jean is the Red Cross nurse, Mary Ann is another spy, Harry Spear is a soldier, Wheezer is the general of the army who comes riding in on a hobby horse, which is his prancing white steed and Pete, the dog, is also a soldier."
Also on September 26th, The Brooklyn Daily Times published an article about the Gang, which can be accessed by clicking here.
On September 27th, the Standard Union of Brooklyn published an article about the Gang, which can be accessed by clicking here.
On September 29th, The St. Louis Star reported on the Gang's upcoming engagement at Loew's State Theater, mentioning that they "shattered every record at the Capitol Theater in New York."
On September 30th, the Sunday News of New York reported the following: "Hal Roach's 'Our Gang' kiddies will visit thirty-one Loew theatres tomorrow, Tuesday, and Wednesday, making ten personal appearances a day." The Kansas City American of October 11th elaborated by saying: "Little time is allotted for their individual house howtow, just long enough to be whisked in for an introduction from the stage or pit and out." Ultimately, the Gang was scheduled to visit 32 theaters.
On October 1st, the Gang began three days of whirlwind activity, making personal appearances at 32 different theaters. On this day, they made eleven stops, all in Manhattan and all Loew's theatres. They were scheduled to be at the Sheridan at 1:00 p.m., the Greeley Square at 1:45 p.m., the Lincoln at 2:30 p.m., the 83rd Street at 3:15 p.m., the 7th Ave. at 4:00 p.m., and the Victoria at 4:30 p.m. After this was a 3-and-a-half hour break for dinner. Then they appeared at the Canal at 8:00 p.m., the Delancey at 8:30 p.m., the Avenue B at 9:15 p.m., the Commodore also at 9:15 p.m. (these times were approximations), and the American at 10:00 p.m.
On October 2nd, the United Press reported the following out of Brooklyn: "Ray Coffin, manager of members of the 'Our Gang' comedies, making a personal appearance at a theatre here, was arrested here because the 'gang' 'worked' Sunday (Sep. 30th). Shortly after they left the stage, after their Sunday performance, Coffin was handed a summons charging him with violation of a penal law which requires a permit for the appearance of children under 16. When they appeared again at night he was handed another."
Also on October 2nd, the Gang moved their whirlwind tour to the Loew's theaters of the Bronx, this time making appearances at nine of them. They were scheduled to be at the Victory at 1:00 p.m., the Burland at 1:45 p.m., the Spooner at 2:30 p.m., the Elsmere at 3:15 p.m., and the Burnside at 4:00 p.m. After this, they took a four-hour break for dinner. Then they moved on to the National at 8:00 p.m., the Boulevard at 8:45 p.m., the Grand at 9:30 p.m., and the Fairmount at 10:00 p.m.
On October 3rd, the Gang finished off their whirlwind tour of New York City theaters, this time visiting 12 Loew's theaters in Brooklyn and Queens. The Brooklyn Daily Eagle of October 1st and the Standard Union of October 2nd each filled in the following details. Their schedule initially had them as luncheon guests of Major Benjamin H. Namm, president of the Namm's department store. This took place in the Mirror Room on the third floor. At noon, they were to make a personal appearance in the toy department of the store. As the Standard Union reported, "The gang has been touring the theatres throughout the East, but their appearance at Namm's marks their first appearance off the stage." (A perusal of this page, though, shows that this isn't quite true.) Their tour of theaters was to begin in Brooklyn with the Brevoort at 1:00 p.m., followed by the Bedford at 1:30 p.m., the Kameo at 2:15 p.m., the Broadway at 3:00 p.m., the Gates at 3:30 p.m., the Premier at 4:15 p.m., and the Palace at 4:30 p.m. After this, they took a three-and-a-half break for dinner, and then proceeded to Queens, appearing at the Willard in Woodhaven at 8:00 p.m., the Hillside in Jamaica at 8:45 p.m., the Prospect in Flushing at 9:30 p.m., the Plaza in Corona at 10:00 p.m., and the Woodside in Woodside at 10:30 p.m.
Also on October 3rd, the Standard Union of Brooklyn published an article on Ray Coffin, who had been arrested for having the kids work on a Sunday. It can be accessed by clicking here.
On October 5th, the Standard Union of Brooklyn reported the following: "Hal Roach's 'Our Gang' bade Brooklyn farewell yesterday and departed for St. Louis, where Fat Joe Cobb, Jean Darling, Mary Ann Jackson, 'Wheezer,' Harry Spear and Farina, will hold for a week before going to Kansas City. They more than enjoyed Brooklyn."
On October 6th, the Gang began their engagement at Loew's State Theater in St. Louis.
Also on October 6th, The Afro-American of Baltimore, MD, had this to say about the Gang's act: "Efforts of members of 'Our Gang' to get their speeches across the footlights effectively, are not so successful, except that of 'Fatty' Cobb. Part of their act consisted of depicting the way they would enact a bit of war drama after the same story had been thrown upon the screen."
On October 7th, the St. Louis Daily Globe-Democrat reported on a promotion called Candy Week. In connection with this, the Candy Club would be distributing 5000 boxes of candy to the inhabitants of various children's and old people's homes in St. Louis. Entertainment at several of these parties would be provided by the Our Gang kids.
On October 8th, the St. Louis Daily Globe-Democrat had this to say about the Gang's act at the State: "The children are as delightful off the screen as they are on. One nice thing about these kiddies, they are all kid. And, wisely, their manager sends them clamoring out on the stage like the bunch of healthy, tumbling youngsters that they are. They aren't made to struggle with jokes beyond their comprehension nor contort their little bodies in ridiculous dances. They come out one by one and make funny kid bows and enact one of their comedy scenes as they do on the sets in the Hal Roach studio. Even Pete, the dog, isn't held to any set schedule. He comes out and wuff, wuffs a bit and calls it a day."
On October 12th, the Gang made a personal appearance in the Junior Section of Boyd's department store in St. Louis at 5 p.m.
On October 13th, the Gang arrived in Kansas City and began their engagement at Loew's Midland Theater.
Also on October 13th, the Kansas City Journal-Post published an article about the Gang, which can be accessed by clicking here.
On October 18th, the Kansas City Journal-Post reported the following: "The Our Gang comedy kids are for the Charities drive. They visited Mercy hospital yesterday and now they know why Kansas City has a charities drive. They found Bobbie in a wheel chair and Ralph's little feet all bandaged. So they held out their hands to the big hearted people of Kansas City."
Also on October 18th, The Emporia Daily Gazette (KS) reported the following: "The 'Our Gang' comedy cast will pass through Emporia Saturday afternoon (the 20th) on No. 23, westbound California limited. The train will arrive in Emporia at 1:40 o'clock and will remain for five minutes. Many Emporia kids are expected to be at the station when these youthful movie stars arrive. Emporians gave the 'Our Gang' troupe a great ovation when they passed through two months ago going east."
On October 21st, the Gang's train made a stop in Albuquerque, NM. According to the Albuquerque Journal of the following day: "'Our Gang' came through Albuquerque shortly before noon Sunday (the 21st) en route to the west coast after a successful trip in the east, where they made vaudeville appearances in some of the leading theaters...The Gang filed into the Alvarado coffee shop for their noonday luncheon and were the center of attraction." Elsewhere in the same paper: "The members had previously announced their coming as Monday (the 22nd) and few persons were on the station platform to give them a greeting. Junior Redd, 206 South Broadway, a former member of the gang, was at the station to renew his acquaintanceship with the juvenile actors."
On October 22nd, the Gang's train went through San Bernardino. According to the San Bernardino Daily Sun from the previous day, it was scheduled to stop for 10 minutes at 12:40 in the afternoon. Presumably they made it back home later in the day.
Towards the end of this year, most newspaper ads for the Smith Family comedies, which were still being released in spite of the last one having been made at the beginning of the year, credited them as Mary Ann Jackson comedies. The "Baby" portion of her name still lingered in certain ads up into 1929 when the last one was released.
On November 28th, the United Press reported the following about the recent influenza epidemic: "Four members of 'Our Gang' were recuperating. Harry Spear, the tough boy, was still a sick youngster. Mary Ann Johnson(sic), the 'coquette,' Bobbie Hutchins, known as 'Wheezer,' and Joe Cobb, the fat boy, also were recovering."

Smith's Holiday (featured role: Bubbles Smith): Jan. 8, 1928 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 279 - The Smith Family series; Preproduction and shooting took place from Mar. 12 to Apr. 13, 1927. ©Feb. 7, 1928.
Smith's Army Life (featured role: Bubbles Smith): Feb. 5, 1928 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 281 - The Smith Family series; Preproduction and shooting took place from Apr. 4 to May 16, 1927. ©Feb. 7, 1928.
Smith's Farm Days (featured role: Bubbles Smith): Mar. 4, 1928 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 283 - The Smith Family series; Preproduction and shooting took place from May 6 to June 15, 1927. ©Feb. 8, 1928.
Vamping Venus (undetermined role): May 13, 1928 - First National - 7 reels - Charlie Murray feature; ©Apr. 19, 1928. Working title: It's All Greek To Me.
76. Crazy House (supporting role): June 2, 1928 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-10 - Our Gang series; Filmed Feb. 10 to 24, 1928. ©May 16, 1928.
Smith's Restaurant (featured role: Bubbles Smith): Aug. 19, 1928 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 285 - The Smith Family series; Preproduction and shooting took place from May 28 to June 19, 1927. ©July 7, 1928.
MGM News (appearance): Aug. 26, 1928 - MGM - 1 reel - newsreel; This was reviewed the following day, so I'm going with the copyright date that comes closest. Featured is footage of the Our Gang troupe during their cross-country tour.
The Chicken (featured role: Bubbles Smith): Aug. 26, 1928 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 295 - The Smith Family series; Preproduction and shooting took place from Aug. 24 to Sep. 1, 1927. ©July 26, 1928. Release date may have been Aug. 8, 1927.
77. Growing Pains (lead role): Sep. 22, 1928 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-11 - Our Gang series; Filmed Feb. 27 to Mar. 15, 1928. ©Sep. 22, 1928.
The Bargain Hunt (featured role: Bubbles Smith): Oct. 14, 1928 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 297 - The Smith Family series; Filmed Sep. 20 to Oct. 7, 1927. Previewed Oct. 27, 1927. ©Sep. 23, 1928.
Smith's Catalina Rowboat Race (featured role: Bubbles Smith): Oct. 21, 1928 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 288 - The Smith Family series; Preproduction and shooting took place from June 20 to Aug. 1, 1927. ©Oct. 21, 1928. Release date may have been Oct. 2, 1928.
78. The Ol' Gray Hoss (supporting 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 (supporting role): 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.
The Burglar (featured role: Bubbles Smith): Dec. 9, 1928 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 300 - The Smith Family series; Preproduction and shooting took place from Oct. 13 to Nov. 3, 1927. Previewed Nov. 21, 1927. ©Oct. 26, 1928.
80. The Spanking Age (lead role: Mary Ann): 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, Mary Ann and her fellow Gangsters were featured in a picture book called A Story Of Our Gang, written by Eleanor Lewis Packer.
On February 13th, Mary Ann's salary was increased to $300 a week.
On April 18th, the Los Angeles Evening Express reported on a show given at the newspaper's building the previous night for the newsboys under their employ. Among the many celebrities who took part in the entertainment were Mary Ann, along with her big sister, Peaches.
As early as August 9th, newspaper advertisements began to appear for a Mary Ann Jackson dress from Year Round Printed Fabrics.
The September 9th issue of the Motion Picture Herald ran a story about the Our Gang school opening for its fall semester, and that "Mary Ann and Wheezer are still carefree and unburdened by the multiplication table and the spelling book. But Mary Ann has only another year of this bliss, for she will be six her next birthday and will be formally enrolled in the Our Gang School next Fall." Mary Ann, of course was approaching her seventh birthday, so perhaps the writer, assuming the wrong age, also assumed that she wasn't yet enrolled.
On September 15th, the Los Angeles Times included Mary Ann on a list of students from the Ernest Belcher dance studio that were now working in films.
On September 29th, Mary Ann, along with her older sister Peaches, was among several girls who took part in a revue organized by Elise Schuyler Garrett at the Troupers' Green Room. This was reported by the Hollywood Daily Citizen two days later.
On November 15th, Mary Ann, along with Jackie Cooper, entertained at the monthly party for the Los Angeles Evening Express newsboys.
It was also during this year that Mary Ann met Edith Fellows (presumably while making "Shivering Shakespeare"), which led to a life-long friendship.

81. Election Day (supporting role): 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.
Baby's Birthday (featured role: Bubbles Smith): Jan. 20, 1929 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 292 - The Smith Family series; Filmed Aug. 2 to 24, 1927. ©Dec. 26, 1928 as Smith Baby's Birthday.
Uncle Tom (featured role: Bubbles Smith): Jan. 27, 1929 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 302 - The Smith Family series; Preproduction and shooting took place from Nov. 4 to 26, 1927. ©Jan. 23, 1929.
82. Noisy Noises (small part): 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 (lead role: Mary): Mar. 9, 1929 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-17 - Our Gang series; Filmed Nov. 19 to 28, 1928. ©July 11, 1929.
The Rodeo (featured role: Bubbles Smith): Mar. 24, 1929 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 306 - The Smith Family series; Filmed Nov. 28 to Dec. 16, 1927. Previewed Jan. 28 to 30, 1928. ©Mar. 6, 1929. A publicity slide for this film gives Mary Ann top billing, but perhaps this reflected her status as a popular Our Gang kid.
84. Wiggle Your Ears (lead role: Mary): 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 (supporting 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.
The New Aunt (featured role: Bubbles Smith): May 12, 1929 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 309 - The Smith Family series; Filmed probably in Jan. or Feb. 1928. ©Apr. 26, 1929. May have been released in Apr. 1929.
89. Small Talk (lead role: Mary): 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 (lead role): 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' (supporting role): June 15, 1929 - Roach/MGM - talkie - 2 reels - prod. G-24 - Our Gang series; Filmed Apr. 17 to 25, 1929. ©Dec. 9, 1929. Mary Ann sings "I Faw Down An' Go Boom" in this film.
92. Lazy Days (supporting role: Mary): 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 (supporting 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: Mary): 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 (supporting role: Mary): 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 (supporting 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. (supporting role: Mary): Dec. 7, 1929 - Roach/MGM - talkie - 2 reels - prod. G-28 - Our Gang series; Filmed Sep. 3 to 14, 1929. ©Dec. 2, 1929.

1930

On January 27th of this year, the stars of Hal Roach Studios, including the Our Gang kids, were featured in a special edition of the radio program "Voices From Filmland" on CBS. This was broadcast from the KHJ studio in Hollywood.
On February 13th, Mary Ann's salary was increased to $350 a week.
On May 13th, the Bradford Evening Star and Daily Record (PA) published an article on the physical welfare of the Our Gang kids. It mentioned that Mary Ann would rather drink a soda than have a glass of milk, and that she and Wheezer were the only members still taking naps. However, Joe Cobb is also talked about among the members, so this is probably outdated information.
On June 15th, the Los Angeles Times reported on a dancing party recently thrown by Elise Schuyler Garrett at her studio home at 2103 North Highland Ave. for her niece, who was visiting from New York. Among the numerous invitees were Mary Ann and her sister, Peaches.
On September 20th, Mary Ann, along with Jackie Cooper and Joe Cobb, was among the fifty guests at the surprise birthday party of twins Harold and Gerald Morris, given by their mother Elsie in the Blossom Room of the Roosevelt Hotel.
On October 1st, Mary Ann was signed to a new contract, retroactively effective starting July 7th, which would supercede the contract of Feb. 9, 1928. It was a two-year contract, with a reduced salary of $150 a week. Ultimately, the studio opted not to keep her for the second year.
On November 7th, the Venice Evening Vanguard (CA) reported on the upcoming Christmas Cheer Matinee to be staged by Roy Randolph at the Fox Criterion on December 6th, and at intervening matinees. Mary Ann, along with Jackie Cooper, was among the scheduled acts. Mary Ann was quoted as saying, "Any time, anywhere - and the sooner the better!"

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: Mary): Apr. 5, 1930 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-31 - Our Gang series; Filmed Nov. 29 to Dec. 10, 1929. ©Feb. 10, 1930. Also filmed in Spanish as Las fantasmas.
98. Bear Shooters (supporting role: Mary): 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: Mary): June 21, 1930 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-33 - Our Gang series; Filmed Jan. 27 to Feb. 15, 1930. ©Apr. 14, 1930. Also filmed in German as Winter Wetter and in French as Semps d'hiver.
100. Pups Is Pups (supporting role): 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.
The March Of Time (bit part): unreleased - MGM - feature; Partially filmed in Technicolor. Scheduled for release in Sep. 1930. Some footage wound up in the 1933 film "Broadway To Hollywood." It's possible that this latter film is actually the one Mary Ann worked in, as it used "The March Of Time" as its working title.
101. Teacher's Pet (supporting role): 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: Mary aka Mary Ann Jackson): Nov. 22, 1930 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-36 - Our Gang series; Filmed June 17 to 25, 1930.

1931

On January 2nd of this year, Natalie The Neapolitan, a musical play featuring sixty children, was scheduled to be performed at the Wilshire-Ebell Theater, according to the Los Angeles Times of Dec. 22, 1930. Students of Elise Schuyler Garrett, including Mary Ann Jackson, were to take part in the performance.
The week ending March 21st marked Mary Ann's final involvement with the Our Gang series. The Philadelphia Inquirer of March 29th reported that she had completed her Hal Roach contract and was now free-lancing.
On March 26th, the Los Angeles Evening Express reported that Mary Ann was "all thrilled at the prospect of working at 'different studios' at the conclusion of her contract with Hal Roach, expiring this week."
On May 16th, Mary Ann attended the Gala Midnight Matinee, a gathering of Hollywood stars for the benefit of the Santa Barbara Unemployment Fund.
On May 19th, the Los Angeles Times reported that a girls' baseball team had been put together which would travel the country in the coming months. The team was called the Hollywood Bloomer Girls, and their mascot was Mary Ann Jackson. On this date, the team made an appearance at Sans Souci in Salinas, CA, during the evening's dance intermission. Since there wasn't a local team available to play them, no baseball game took place.
On May 20th, The Fresno Morning Republican (CA) reported on a game set to take place that night at the firemen's lot between the American Legion junior all-stars and the Hollywood Bloomer Girls.
On May 23rd, the Hollywood Bloomer Girls played the Stockton State Leaguers at Oak Park in Stockton. As the Stockton Record reported, "In addition to the game, several screen stars with the Bloomer Girls appear in front of the grandstand for entertainment, including Mary Ann Jackson, sweetheart of 'Our Gang' comedies, who is acting as mascot on this trip." That night, Mary Ann appeared at a benefit dance for the State League baseball team in the Civic Memorial Auditorium.
On May 26th, the Hollywood Bloomer Girls, including Mary Ann, attended a "Special Movie Dance with Genuine Movie Stars" at Tony's Spanish Ballroom in Reno.
On May 27th, the Hollywood Bloomer Girls played against the Reno Garage team at Threlkel's ball park.
On May 29th, the Reno Evening Gazette published an article about movie actress Pauline Garon Sherman, a member of the Bloomer Girls, who was unable to continue with the team on their tour, which on this date was proceeding to Salt Lake City. An attachment was brought against the gate receipts of the game played between the Bloomer Girls and the Reno team two days previously, and Sherman couldn't afford to carry on with them. The article also mentions Mary Ann returning to Hollywood, presumably for the same reason. This seems to have brought an early end to her involvement with the team.
On June 6th, Mary Ann returned to the Roach studio to pose for photos with the other Our Gang kids and some visitors to the studio.
On June 16th, a wedding ceremony took place at St. James' Episcopal Church, The bride was Miss Carrie Belle Janes, who, as the Los Angeles Evening Express put it the following day, "conducted a private school in Hollywood, and all of her bridesmaids, flower girls and ushers were former pupils." Among these was Mary Ann Jackson.
On July 12th, matinee and evening performances of a children's show took place at the Hollywood Playhouse, benefitting the Parent-Teachers Association. Among the entertainers was Mary Ann Jackson, as well as Jackie Cooper and one-time Our Gang kid Leon Janney. This was part of a larger, city-wide effort organized by the Writers-Wampas Relief Committee. The Los Angeles Evening Post-Record described the benefit as "By Children, for Children, to Help Children."
On August 1st, The Los Angeles Times reported the following: "This morning at the Los Angeles Theater the regular weekly children's matinee is slated for 10 o'clock, with special stage and screen offerings. Mary Ann Jackson, child star, will appear in person. Mary Ann...has recently returned from a vaudeville tour." It seems likely that they were actually referring to the baseball tour in this case.
Also on August 1st, the Illustrated Daily News of Los Angeles, reported that Mary Ann was currently enrolled at the McAdam Normal and Professional School of Dancing.
On August 15th, The Broadway Hollywood department store had a grand opening for The Children's Own Floor. Mary Ann Jackson and Shirley Jean Rickert served as assistance hostesses.
During this period, Mary Ann, along with Shirley Jean Rickert, danced in some sort of special presentation organized by the McAdam Normal and Professional School of Dancing.
By October 9th, Mary Ann had embarked on a vaudeville tour which would continue into 1932. She sang and danced in her act, as well as talked about being part of Our Gang.
On October 9th and 10th, Mary Ann performed at the Pickwick Theatre in Park Ridge, IL, a suburb of Chicago.
On October 15th and 16th, Mary Ann performed at the Calumet Theatre in Hammond, IN, which was near Chicago.
On October 16th, The Times of Hammond, IN, reported the following: "The crowds at the Calumet theater yesterday testified to the popularity of little Mary Ann Jackson, 'Our Gang Comedy' star, who is appearing there in person. She's not just another movie star in person; no, she really sings and dances in a manner that drew round after round of applause from the audience last evening."
On the afternoon of October 17th, Miss Janet Glover entertained several young friends at a party in which they were able to meet Mary Ann Jackson. This was reported in The Waukegan News-Sun two days later, so presumably this happened in Waukegan, which was very near to Chicago.
On October 18th, Mary Ann performed at the Ambassador Theater in the Austin community of Chicago.
From October 21st to 24th, Mary Ann performed at the Howard Theater in Chicago.
On October 25th, Mary Ann performed at the El Tovar Theatre in Crystal Lake, IL, which was near Chicago. This was a one-day-only engagement.
On October 31st, Mary Ann performed at the Ramova Theater in Chicago.
On November 1st and 2nd, Mary Ann performed at the DeKalb Egyptian Theatre in DeKalb, IL, which was near Chicago. The advertisement indicates that she sang and danced in her act.
On November 15th, Mary Ann performed at the Hinsdale Theatre in Hinsdale, IL, near Chicago.
On November 24th and 25th, Mary Ann performed at the Indiana Theater in Kokomo, IN.
On November 25th, Mary Ann was a special guest of the Kokomo Kiwanians at a noontime turkey dinner at the Courtland Hotel.
Also on November 25th, The Kokomo Tribune (IN) published an article about Mary, which can be accessed by clicking here.
On November 30th, The Daily News-Journal of Wilmington, OH, published an article about Mary, which can be accessed by clicking here.
On December 11th, the annual winter dance of the West Side Retail Clerks Association was held at the Graemere Hotel in Chicago, and benefitted the Hungry School Children's Fund. Mary Ann Jackson was among the performers.
Also on December 11th, an ad in the Chicago Daily Tribune indicated that Mary Ann was performing at two theaters, the Jeffery and the Grove, in or around Chicago. This ad was repeated on the 12th.
On December 13th, an ad in the Chicago Sunday Tribune indicated that Mary Ann was performing at two theaters, the Highland and the West Englewood, both in Chicago.
On December 30th and 31st, Mary Ann performed at the Miller Theatre in Woodstock, IL, near Chicago.
On December 31st, The Daily Republican of Belvidere, IL, reported the following: "Miss Mary Ann Jackson...was in the city today, the guest of Manager Shepherd of the Apollo theater, where she is to appear on Saturday of this week (Jan. 2nd). Little Miss Jackson is making personal appearances on the vaudeville stage, and is now playing at Woodstock. Mr. Shepherd went to Woodstock today and brought her and mother, Mrs. Charlotte Jackson, who travels with her, also her brother, Dickie, and a teacher, as Miss Mary Ann pursues her studies regularly...A winsome miss, smiling and friendly, she admits that she likes acting for the movies, and 'has a lot of fun.' She sings and dances as well as playing parts in the comedies."

103. Helping Grandma (supporting role: Mary): 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 (supporting role: Mary): 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 (small part): 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 (small part): 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: Mary): May 30, 1931 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-41 - Our Gang series; Filmed Mar. 2 to 14, 1931. ©May 7, 1931.
Laughing Sinners (bit part: Betty): May 30, 1931 - MGM - 8 reels - Joan Crawford feature; ©June 3, 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. Included is outtake footage from "Bargain Day."

1932

On January 2nd of this year, Mary Ann performed for one day only at the Apollo Theatre in Belvidere, IL.
Also on January 2nd, the Hollywood Citizen-News reported that Mary Ann was enrolled at Lawlor Professional School, where study took place in the morning and the afternoons were free for engagements.
On January 16th, Mary Ann performed at the Young People's Theatre in Chicago.
From January 18th to 24th, the 10th Annual Chicago Radio-Electrical Trade and Public Show took place at the Coliseum. Mary Ann was listed among "the notables who will be televised for the entertainment of Coliseum crowds."
On January 24th, Mary Ann performed at the Roxy Theater in Berwyn, IL, a suburb of Chicago.
On January 31st, Mary Ann peformed at Warner's Sheboygan Theater in Sheboygan, WI.
From February 4th to 6th, Mary Ann performed at the Orpheum Theater in Green Bay, WI.
On February 8th, The Green Bay Press-Gazette (WI) published an article about Mary Ann, which can be accessed by clicking here.
On February 15th, The Taylorville Daily Breeze (IL) reported the following: "Through a special arrangement made with Mary Ann Jackson, through James Frisini, manager of the Ritz theatre, the Daily Breeze is happy to announce that Mary Ann will be at the office of the Breeze from 11 a. m. to 1 p. m. Wednesday (the 17th) where she will be glad to meet personally all the boys and girls of this community. We have ordered 1500 autographed photographs of this little movie star and she will give one to each boy and girl she meets until the supply is exhausted. Miss Jackson will appear on the stage at the Ritz theatre in a special vaudeville act Wednesday and Thursday of this week. A special matinee for children will also be given at the Ritz at 4 p. m. Wednesday afternoon."
On February 17th, The Taylorville Daily Breeze (IL) published an article about Mary Ann, which can be accessed by clicking here.
On February 19th, the Decatur Daily Review (IL) reported the following: "Mary Ann Jackson, movie actress from Hollywood, Cal., who appears in 'Our Gang Comedy,' is spending a few days in Decatur. She and her sister, Bea, are guests at the home of F. J. Stratman, 1275 North Union."
From February 21st to 24th, Mary Ann performed at Warner's Ohio Theatre in Lima, OH.
On February 24th, Mary Ann appeared at a noon luncheon of the Lima, OH, Lions club.
Also on February 24th, Mary Ann performed at the Third Annual Lima American Home and Industrial Exposition and Automobile Show in the Hover Park armory in Lima, OH.
From February 25th to 27th, Mary Ann performed at the Warner Bros. Ohio Theatre in Mansfield, OH.

On March 3rd, The Davenport Democrat and Leader (IA) had this to say about Mary Ann's act: "Mary Ann Jackson, kid screen player, sings nicely for a kid, does a dance and utters a set of rather stiff invitational and complimentary phrases after the usual Hollywood custom of screen players making personal appearances." The following day, The Daily Times offered this opinion: "The juvenile actress made a big hit last night in two song numbers and a tap dance specialty. You'll like her and so will the whole family."

On March 5th, Mary Ann performed at the Paramount Theater in Cedar Rapids, IA.

On March 6th, Mary Ann performed at the Palace Theatre in Pana, IL.

On March 9th and 10th, Mary Ann performed at the "K" Theatre in Mattoon, IL.

On March 26th, The Indianapolis Times (IN) reported the following: "The Easter week show of stage and screen entertainment opening at the Lyric today includes two distinct headliners on the six-act vaudeville show. They are Mary Ann Jackson, former movie starlet of the Our Gang comedies, and Lew Pollack, Hollywood theme song writer and his 'Theme Songs' revue...Little Mary Ann, who is only 9 years old now, has been identified with the Our Gang pictures for many years. Unlike many of the kiddies who have been successful on the screen, Mary Ann Jackson is said to be a real stage performer and has a vaudeville act in which she sings and dances. In addition to singing and dancing, Mary Ann tells about various members of the Hal Roach Rascals, what happens to them on and off the set."

On March 30th, Mary Ann was the guest of the Kiwanis Club in Indianapolis at its luncheon, which took place at the Claypool Hotel.

On April 7th, the Buffalo Evening News reported the following: "Pug-nosed, freckled Mary Ann Jackson, 9, erstwhile comedienne of 'Our Gang' comedies, was in Buffalo Thursday (the 7th), long enough to visit her uncle, John Davidson, 79 Sanford street, and give a performance in the Crippled Children's home in Grider street at 12:30 P. M. Then she was off for New York and a vaudeville tour, like other famous persons of the movies."

On May 6th and 7th, Mary Ann performed at Reade's Broadway Theatre in Kingston, NY. This included a meet-and-greet on the afternoon of the 7th.

On May 7th, The Kingston Daily Freeman (NY) reported the following: "Little Mary Ann Jackson, screen and stage star, leaves Kingston tonight following the last performance at the Broadway Theatre, after spending three delightful days here. Mary told a reporter that she likes Kingston and had a lot of fun during her stay here. Her biggest thrill was the reception for kiddies following this afternoon's performance. It was held on the stage at the Broadway and many little folks went up for a personal introduction to Little Mary Ann. She received them very happily and hopes to meet them all again sometime. Despite the fact that this little vaudeville star, while doing her turn on the stage, suggests that she has a dislike for school, she has a study period each day, doing her regular school work, besides her theatrical engagements. Mary Ann is a smart little girl for her age, which is nine years old, and also is very polite. She could teach courtesy to the average high school student."

From May 12th to 14th, Mary Ann appeared at the Binghampton Theater in Binghampton, NY.

From May 26th to 28th, Mary Ann appeared at the Embassy Theater in Port Chester, NY. This included a meet-and-greet at the Saturday matinee (the 28th).

On June 21st, The Daily Item of Port Chester, NY, published an article about Mary Ann, which can be accessed by clicking here.

On June 22nd, Mary Ann appeared, along with Ross Robot, at Leavitt's store in Port Chester, NY.

On June 28th, The Daily Item of Port Chester, NY, reported the following: "A feature of the Cos Cob Firemen's carnival, now in full swing at the Cos Cob fire station, last night was the appearance of Mary Ann Jackson of 'Our Gang' Comedies, and Ross Robot, 'The Mechanical Mystery Man,' who entertained the large number of patrons in attendance."

On July 7th and 8th, Mary Ann performed at the Capitol Theater in Waterbury, CT. Also performing was Ross Robot. The two of them were also scheduled to appear in "a number of different stores and salesrooms," according to The Day of New London, CT.

On July 12th, Mary Ann, along with Ross Robot, appeared at the Strand Theatre in Mystic, CT.

On August 11th, The Hartford Daily Courant (CT) published an article about Mary Ann, which can be accessed by clicking here.

On August 12th, Mary Ann appeared at the Cameo Theater in Hartford, CT.

On August 15th, Mary Ann made a return appearance at the Cameo Theater in Hartford, CT.

Mary Ann's vaudeville tour ended around this time. The Green Bay Press-Gazette of February 8th reported that she would return to California in April to resume film work, but if she did, then she was on the road again by early May. The Hartford Daily Courant of August 11th reported that she would be going home in September.

On November 14th, the Los Angeles Times reported that the Bullock's Wilshire book store would give a presentation of the books of Madeleine Brandeis, in which the various books would come to life. Mary Ann would portray the little girl from "The All Wrong Book," who "is all upside down and wears hats on her feet and a shoe on her head."

1933

On February 5th of this year, Hal Roach's "Our Gang," as they were called, put in a personal appearance at the Santa Maria theater in Arroyo Grande. They were (as advertised) Weezer, Ann Mae Jackson, Shirley Jane, and Chubby Chaney. So it seems that Mary Ann was working with Wheezer, Chubby, and Shirley during the early part of 1933. Or maybe not.
On April 26th, The Los Angeles Times reported that Mary Ann was among several kids performing during "Baby Week" at the Broadway Department Store.
On September 16th, the Hollywood Citizen-News included Mary Ann on a list of students of Grace Bowman, who taught dramatics, voice and diction.
On October 15th, the Los Angeles Times Sunday Magazine published an article written by Bob McGowan in which he stated: "I prefer children who have never worked in pictures and I like to get them when they are three or four years old and train them to my own way of working. There have been exceptions to my rule. Mary Ann Jackson and Dickie Moore were both well known before they came into Our Gang. Mary Ann proved a real find and was my ideal little gang leading lady. She wasn't pretty but she was intelligent and willing and had just a touch of pathos in her make-up. She proved a rare find for me." The article also mentioned that Mary Ann was currently making personal appearances.
Maltin & Bann state that Mary Ann did more than one Mickey McGuire comedy, though we've only been able to verify one title.

Mickey's Tent Show (bit part: crying piano player): Oct. 27, 1933 - Darmour/Standard Photoplay/Columbia - 2 Reels - Mickey McGuire series; ©Oct. 20, 1933.

1934

A news item from January 8th of this year mentions a 20th anniversary party for Hal Roach Studios, which was to include Mary Ann on its guest list.
On January 10th, The Shreveport Journal (LA) reported on child actress Carmencita Johnson, who, with help from her siblings and other child stars, sent a box of dressed-up dolls to the needy children of Louisiana every Christmas. Among those who helped out with the project this previous Christmas was Mary Ann Jackson.
On May 23rd, The Herald-News of Passaic, NJ, reported on the upcoming Benjamin F. Turner show on June 6th at the Playhouse in Passaic. Included among the celebrities were the Our Gang Comedy Four, which, if the photos are any indication, included Mary Ann, along with Jean Darling, Harry Spear and Wheezer Hutchins. There are at least a couple of reasons to doubt their involvement, though. Not only was Harry nowhere near New Jersey at this time, but Jean in later life insisted that she always did a solo act after leaving the Gang.
On May 26th, Jimmy Starr reported in his syndicated column on the recent Wilber May swimming party, which was attended by Mary Ann, along with her sister, Peaches.
On July 22nd, the United Press mentioned a 4-year-old child performer named Mary Ann Jackson who "George Raft discovered singing over the radio in Detroit." She was "another child from whom much is expected." Apparently not much happened, as history reveals only one well-known child performer with that name.

1935

Around this time, Mary Ann did a screen test for an unknown film. She looks to be about 12 years old in it. This footage was commercially released on Nov. 15, 2022, as part of The Little Rascals - The Complete Collection Centennial Edition from ClassicFlix.
On February 8th of this year The Desert Sun of Palm Springs, CA, mentioned Charlotte and Mary Ann Jackson as recent visitors to the Palm Springs Hotel. Since Mary Ann's mother was named Charlotte, I think this is probably them.
On July 28th, The Tacoma Daily Ledger reported that Mary Ann and her brother Dickie spent a week as guests of Mrs. B. B. Christner of Rosedale, WA, along with Bobby "Wheezer" Hutchins.
On September 22nd, the Los Angeles Times reported that Mary Ann was a student of the Belcher dance school.
On October 23rd, the Hollywood Citizen-News reported on a recent party thrown by child actress Dorothy Gray. Among the dozens of guests was Mary Ann Jackson.

1941

During this period, Mary Ann became a stand-in for her friend, Edith Fellows.

Her First Beau (role: student): May 8, 1941 - Columbia - 7 reels - Jane Withers & Jackie Cooper feature; ©May 8, 1941. Mary Ann also served as a stand-in for Edith Fellows.

1942

Heart Of The Rio Grande (stunt double): Mar. 11, 1942 - Republic - 7 Reels - Gene Autry feature; ©Mar. 11, 1942. Mary Ann was Edith Fellows' stunt double in this film.
Stardust On The Sage (stunt double): May 25, 1942 - Republic - 7 Reels - Gene Autry feature; ©May 25, 1942. Mary Ann was again a stunt double for Edith Fellows.

1943

On February 5th, Danton Walker reported the following in his syndicated column: "Mary Ann Jackson, one of the 'Our Gang' juveniles, celebrates her 20th birthday by getting a fat part in Edward G. Robinson's 'Destroyer' for Columbia."
During this year, Mary Ann got married at the age of 20. She worked for a time for the May Company department store in downtown Los Angeles.

Destroyer (undetermined role): Sep. 2, 1943 - Columbia - 10 reels - Edward G. Robinson feature; Filmed circa Feb. 1943. ©Sep. 2, 1943.

1950

Brent Walker credits Mary Ann with playing "Rosie Kettle" in the 1950 film "Ma And Pa Kettle Go To Town." IMDb not only omits Mary Ann from the cast listing, but also doesn't mention this character name.

1955

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

1960

When Maltin & Bann published the first version of their book in 1977, they hadn't been able to contact Mary Ann Jackson, and stated that the most recent reference to her was from 1960, when she was living in Santa Monica with her husband and two kids. By the time the second version of their book was published in 1992, they (or at least Bann) had met with her and found that she was living in the San Fernando Valley with her second husband (the first having died years earlier).

1974

On November 21st, the Los Angeles Times reported the following: "Original members of the 'Little Rascals' and 'Our Gang' comedies recently crowned the first Little Miss Century City November 10...Seated at the judges table were: Mary Ann Jackson, Buckwheat Thomas, Junior Coghlan and our dynamic master of ceremonies, Lucky Brown. 'Spanky' McFarland and 'Stymie' Beard were tied up at Los Angeles International Airport. All contestants received 'Alfalfa' t-shirts and our winners were showered with gifts from Century Square merchants."

1984

Our Gang: Inside The Clubhouse (archival): May 8, 1984 - Lang/Camellia City Telecasters - 93 mins. - TV documentary; Includes footage from "Bouncing Babies," "The First Seven Years," "Teacher's Pet" and "School's Out."

1986

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

1987

During this year, Mary Ann attended an Our Gang reunion organized by the Sons of the Desert.

1992

On September 12th, Mary Ann was among hundreds of celebrities (including Spanky McFarland, Robert Blake, Dick Moore, Dorothy DeBorba and Tommy Bond) who took part in The Ninth Annual American Cinema Awards at the The Beverly Hilton Hotel. Honored in the ceremony were Frank Sinatra, Jack Valenti and Whoopi Goldberg.

1994

Mary was scheduled to attend the Way Out West Tent (of Sons of the Desert) 27th Annual Banquet at The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel on October 22nd of this year, but I haven't come across any verification that she was there.
On August 5th, a feature film called "The Little Rascals" was released, and included among the kids was Mary Ann, played by Juliette Brewer.

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 "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."

2002

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

2014

On March 25th of this year, a feature film called "The Little Rascals Save The Day" was released. Among the characters was Mary Ann, played by Jenna Ortega.

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 "Fast Freight," "Cat, Dog & Co." and "Semp d'hiver"

Mary Ann Jackson's payroll history

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

It was in February 1928 that we first encounter Mary Ann in the payroll ledgers.

Feb. 18, 1928 - 200.00 charged to prod. G10 (Crazy House)
Feb. 25, 1928 - 200.00 charged to prod. G10
Mar. 3, 1928 - 200.00 charged to prod. G11 (Growing Pains)
Mar. 10, 1928 - 200.00 charged to prod. G11
Mar. 17, 1928 - 200.00 charged to prod. G11
Mar. 24, 1928 - 200.00 charged to prod. G11
Mar. 31, 1928 - 50.00 charged to prod. G12 (The Ol' Gray Hoss)
The payroll ledger indicates that Mary Ann was making a reduced rate during the spring closure of the studio. The payroll summary and studio datebook, however, indicate that she wasn't paid for the entire five weeks.
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 - 200.00 charged to prod. G12
May 12, 1928 - 200.00 charged to prod. G12
May 19, 1928 - 200.00 charged to prod. G12
May 26, 1928 - 200.00 charged to prod. G12
June 2, 1928 - 200.00 charged to prod. G12
June 9, 1928 - 200.00 - 100.00 charged to prod. G12, 100.00 charged to prod. G13 (School Begins)
June 16, 1928 - 200.00 charged to prod. G13
June 23, 1928 - 200.00 charged to prod. G13
June 30, 1928 - 200.00 charged to prod. G13
July 7, 1928 - 200.00 charged to prod. G14 (The Spanking Age)
July 14, 1928 - 200.00 charged to prod. G14
July 21, 1928 - 200.00 - 100.00 charged to prod. G14, 100.00 charged to prod. G15 (Election Day)
July 28, 1928 - 200.00 charged to prod. G15
Aug. 4, 1928 - 200.00 charged to prod. G15
Aug. 11, 1928 - 200.00 charged to prod. G15
Aug. 18, 1928 - 250.00 charged to Gang Tour
Mary Ann and her 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 - 250.00 charged to Gang Tour
Sep. 8, 1928 - 250.00 charged to Gang Tour
Sep. 15, 1928 - 250.00 charged to Gang Tour
Sep. 22, 1928 - 250.00 charged to Gang Tour
Sep. 29, 1928 - 250.00 charged to Gang Tour
Oct. 6, 1928 - 250.00 charged to Gang Tour
Oct. 13, 1928 - 250.00 charged to Gang Tour
Oct. 20, 1928 - 250.00 charged to Gang Tour
Oct. 27, 1928 - 250.00 charged to prod. G16 (Noisy Noises)
Nov. 3, 1928 - 250.00 charged to prod. G16
Nov. 10, 1928 - 250.00 charged to prod. G16
Nov. 17, 1928 - 250.00 charged to prod. G16
Nov. 24, 1928 - 250.00 charged to prod. G17 (The Holy Terror)
Dec. 1, 1928 - 250.00 charged to prod. G17
Dec. 8, 1928 - 250.00 charged to prod. G18 (Wiggle Your Ears)
Dec. 15, 1928 - 250.00 - 62.50 charged to prod. G18, 187.50 charged to prod. G19 (Fast Freight)
Dec. 22, 1928 - 250.00 charged to prod. G19
Dec. 29, 1928 - 250.00 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 Mary Ann.
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 - 250.00 charged to prod. G20 (Little Mother)
Feb. 9, 1929 - 250.00 charged to prod. G20
Feb. 16, 1929 - 283.33 charged to prod. G20
Judging by the amount, Mary Ann's salary increase probably took place on February 13th.
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 Mary Ann worked in, with They Go Boom! being a possibility, but either way, Mary Ann's footage was cut. Strangely, the studio datebook indicates that she went five weeks without pay, beginning this week.
Aug. 3, 1929 - 150.00 charged to studio overhead
The studio was closed during August, resulting in a lower rate for Mary Ann.
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 - 300.00 charged to prod. G27
Sep. 7, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G28 (Moan & Groan, Inc.)
Sep. 14, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G28
Sep. 21, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G28
Sep. 28, 1929 - 300.00 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 - 300.00 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 - 300.00 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 - 300.00 charged to prod. G32
Jan. 18, 1930 - 300.00 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 - 325.00 charged to prod. G33
Judging by the amount, Mary Ann's salary increase probably took place on February 13th.
Feb. 22, 1930 - 350.00 charged to prod. G33
Mar. 1, 1930 - 350.00 charged to prod. G33
Mar. 8, 1930 - 50.00 charged to prod. G33
Mary Ann was now making a lower rate during the interim periods between shooting dates.
Mar. 15, 1930 - 50.00 charged to prod. G33
Mar. 22, 1930 - 50.00 charged to prod. G33
Mar. 29, 1930 - 50.00 charged to prod. G33
Apr. 5, 1930 - 350.00 charged to prod. G34 (Pups Is Pups)
Apr. 12, 1930 - 350.00 charged to prod. G34
Apr. 19, 1930 - 350.00 charged to prod. G34
Apr. 26, 1930 - 350.00 charged to prod. G34
May 3, 1930 - 350.00 charged to prod. G34
May 10, 1930 - 350.00 charged to prod. G34
May 17, 1930 - 350.00 charged to prod. G34
May 24, 1930 - 350.00 - 116.67 charged to prod. G34, 233.33 charged to prod. G35 (Teacher's Pet)
May 31, 1930 - 350.00 charged to prod. G35
June 7, 1930 - 350.00 charged to prod. G35
June 14, 1930 - 350.00 charged to prod. G35
June 21, 1930 - 350.00 charged to prod. G36 (School's Out)
June 28, 1930 - 350.00 charged to prod. G36
July 5, 1930 - 350.00 charged to prod. G36
July 12, 1930 - 50.00 charged to prod. G36

The studio was closed for the week ending July 19th, and Mary Ann went without a paycheck. After this, her weekly salary was greatly reduced.

July 26, 1930 - 150.00 charged to prod. G36
Aug. 2, 1930 - 150.00 charged to prod. G37 (Helping Grandma)
Aug. 9, 1930 - 150.00 charged to prod. G37
Aug. 16, 1930 - 50.00 charged to prod. G37
Aug. 23, 1930 - 50.00 charged to prod. G37
Aug. 30, 1930 - 50.00 charged to prod. G37
Sep. 6, 1930 - 150.00 charged to prod. G38 (Love Business)
Sep. 13, 1930 - 150.00 charged to prod. G38
Sep. 20, 1930 - 150.00 charged to prod. G38
Sep. 27, 1930 - 50.00 charged to prod. G38
Oct. 4, 1930 - 50.00 charged to prod. G38
Oct. 11, 1930 - 50.00 charged to prod. G38
Oct. 18, 1930 - 50.00 charged to prod. G38
Oct. 25, 1930 - 50.00 charged to prod. G38
Nov. 1, 1930 - 150.00 charged to prod. G39 (Little Daddy)
Nov. 8, 1930 - 150.00 charged to prod. G39
Nov. 15, 1930 - 150.00 charged to prod. G39
Nov. 22, 1930 - 50.00 charged to prod. G39
Nov. 29, 1930 - 50.00 charged to prod. G39
Dec. 6, 1930 - 50.00 charged to prod. G39
Dec. 13, 1930 - 50.00 charged to prod. G39

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

Jan. 3, 1931 - 50.00 charged to prod. G40 (Bargain Day)
Jan. 10, 1931 - 50.00 charged to prod. G40
Jan. 17, 1931 - 50.00 charged to prod. G40
Jan. 24, 1931 - 50.00 charged to prod. G40
Jan. 31, 1931 - 150.00 charged to prod. G40
Feb. 7, 1931 - 150.00 charged to prod. G40
Feb. 14, 1931 - 50.00 charged to prod. G40
Feb. 21, 1931 - 83.34 charged to prod. G40
Feb. 28, 1931 - 150.00 charged to prod. G41 (Fly My Kite)
Mar. 7, 1931 - 150.00 charged to prod. G41
Mar. 14, 1931 - 150.00 charged to prod. G41
Mar. 21, 1931 - 150.00 charged to prod. G41

At this point, Mary Ann was retired from the Our Gang series. She did, however, pose for some photos on June 6th with the other Our Gang kids and some visitors to the studio.

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