This company originally released some non-original prints in colorized form in 2007 under the company name of Legend Films. After the name-change to Genius Entertainment, they contracted with RHI to release the same 35mm prints of the Roach talkies previously made available by Cabin Fever. The presence of 16 Blackhawk prints on this release came as quite a disappointment to Our Gang aficionados, who see no reason to divest themselves of their Cabin Fever sets.

releases:

The Best Of Our Gang (DVD)

Released Mar. 27, 2007. The five Our Gang films are included both in colorized versions and original black-and-white. Contents:

• Fly My Kite (no. 107) - This is a Famous Kids Comedies home movie print from Official Films, with the original footage totaling 20:19, and the original soundtrack lasting an additional 0:25.
• A Lad An' A Lamp (no. 119) - This is a Kids And Pets home movie print from Erko, with the original footage totaling 16:21, and the original soundtrack lasting an additional 0:32.
• The Kid From Borneo (no. 122) - This is a print from Monogram Pictures Corporation, with the original footage totaling 18:14, and the original soundtrack lasting an additional 0:11.
• Hi'-Neighbor! (no. 126) - This is a print from Allied Artists Productions, with the original footage totaling 16:58, and the original soundtrack lasting an additional 0:07.
• Hide And Shriek (no. 169) - This is a Famous Kids Comedies home movie print from Official Films, with the original footage totaling 10:17, and the original soundtrack lasting an additional 0:10.
• The Stolen Jools - A clip lasting 1:32 is included from this film that features an all-star cast including Our Gang.
• The Singing Lesson - A clip lasting 1:57 is included, featuring Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer. This is the longest available version of this clip.
• Broadway Highlights - A clip lasting 1:18 is included, featuring Pete the Pup. This is the longest available version of this clip.
• You Asked For It (TV episode) - A clip lasting 5:10 is included, with the soundtrack lasting an additional 0:37. Featured is a reunion of the silent-era Rascals.
• trailer: The Three Stooges In Color
• trailer: Africa Screams
• trailer: March Of The Wooden Soldiers
• trailer: The Jackie Robinson Story
• trailer: The Shirley Temple Storybook Collection

The Best Of Spanky (DVD)

Released Mar. 27, 2007. The five Our Gang films are included both in colorized versions and original black-and-white. Contents:

• Our Gang Follies Of 1936 (no. 141) - This is a print from Monogram Pictures Corporation, with the original footage totaling 17:05, and the original soundtrack lasting an additional 0:15.
• Washee Ironee (no. 131) - This is a Famous Kids Comedies print from Official Films, with the original footage totaling 15:39, and the original soundtrack lasting an additional 0:21.
• Shrimps For A Day (no. 133) - This is a print from Monogram Pictures Corporation, with the original footage totaling 19:39, and the original soundtrack lasting an additional 0:06.
• Choo-Choo! (no. 114) - This is a Famous Kids Comedies print from Official Films, with the original footage totaling 19:43, and the original soundtrack lasting an additional 0:35.
• Night 'N' Gales (no. 157) - This is a Famous Kids Comedies print from Official Films, with the original footage totaling 10:11, and the original soundtrack lasting an additional 0:25.
• theatrical trailer: General Spanky - The total footage is 2:22.
• home movie - A clip lasting 2:34 is included, featuring George "Spanky" McFarland with his brother, Tommy. This is by far the longest available version of this footage.
• Peck's Bad Boy With The Circus - A clip lasting 1:32 is included, featuring George "Spanky" McFarland, and also including Leonard Kibrick.
• Speedo-O Bike - A clip lasting 0:44 is included, featuring George "Spanky" McFarland.
• trailer: The Three Stooges In Color
• trailer: Africa Screams
• trailer: March Of The Wooden Soldiers
• trailer: The Jackie Robinson Story
• trailer: The Shirley Temple Storybook Collection

Superstars Of Our Gang (DVD)

Released Mar. 27, 2007. The five Our Gang films are included both in colorized versions and original black-and-white. Contents:

• School's Out (no. 102) - This is an original print, but is missing the MGM lion.
• Free Wheeling (no. 117) - This is a Famous Kids Comedies print from Official Films, with the original footage totaling 19:00, and the original soundtrack lasting an additional 0:28.
• For Pete's Sake! (no. 127) - This is a print from Interstate Television Corporation, with the original footage totaling 17:30, and the original soundtrack lasting an additional 0:11.
• Divot Diggers (no. 142) - This is a print from Allied Artists Productions, with the original footage totaling 14:14, and the original soundtrack lasting an additional 0:10.
• Waldo's Last Stand (no. 194) - This is an original print, but is missing the MGM lion.
• newsreel - A clip lasting 1:21 is included, featuring Jackie Cooper, with Groucho and Harpo Marx.
• newsreel - A clip lasting 1:01 is included, showing the silent-era Rascals posing with the current gang.
• theatrical trailer: Little Rascals Varieties - Total footage is 1:18.
• The Roy Rogers Show (TV episode) - A clip lasting 1:41 is included, featuring Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer. This is the longest version of this clip available.
• trailer: The Three Stooges In Color
• trailer: Africa Screams
• trailer: March Of The Wooden Soldiers
• trailer: The Jackie Robinson Story
• trailer: The Shirley Temple Storybook Collection

The Little Rascals In Color! (3 DVD set)

Released Mar. 27, 2007. Contents:

• The Best Of Our Gang
• The Best Of Spanky
• Superstars Of Our Gang

The Little Rascals - The Complete Collection (8 DVD set)

Released late Oct. 2008. The films in this set are original prints unless otherwise noted (and believe me, it's noted in several spots). Contents:

the main menu contains the following clips:

• Mike Fright (no. 130) - Three clips are included from this short, the first showing Stymie's reaction to the gum on his shoe, the second showing Spanky squirting water from his harmonica, and the third showing Scotty blowing a bubble at the end of his flute.
• Washee Ironee (no. 131) - Four clips are included from this film, the first showing Spanky leaning against the goal post and waving, the second showing Pete hooked up to the weight-reducing machine, the third showing Spanky driving the wagon, and the fourth showing Buckwheat with his goggles.
• Beginner's Luck (no. 135) - Two clips are included from this film, the first showing Alfalfa's introduction to Spanky, and the second showing the top of Spanky's hat twirling.
• The Pinch Singer (no. 143) - Three clips are included from this film, the first showing Pete's reaction to Buckwheat's act, the second showing Spanky, Alfalfa and Darla hugging at the end of the film, and the third showing Darla singing.
• Bored Of Education (no. 146) - Four clips are included from this film, the first showing Darla holding an apple, the second showing Buckwheat eating ice cream, the third showing Spanky demonstrating finger-snapping to Alfalfa, and the fourth showing Porky eating ice cream.
• The Pigskin Palooka (no. 160) - A clip is included from this film, showing Alfalfa running with the football.
• The Awful Tooth (no. 168) - Two clips are included from this film, the first showing Alfalfa's reaction to the skull, and the second showing Buckwheat and Porky having second thoughts.

Disc 1

• Video Introduction from Film Historian and Author Richard Bann.
• Small Talk (no. 89) - The MGM lion is missing from this print, and the opening title blocks out the MGM logo.
• Railroadin' (no. 90) - The MGM lion is missing from this print.
• Lazy Days (no. 92) - The MGM lion is missing from this print, which is otherwise badly cropped.
• Boxing Gloves (no. 91) - This is the Blackhawk print.
• Bouncing Babies (no. 93) - The MGM and Our Gang names are obscured on this print.
• Moan & Groan, Inc. (no. 94) - This is the Blackhawk print.
• Shivering Shakespeare (no. 95) - This is the Blackhawk print.
• The First Seven Years (no. 96).
• When The Wind Blows (no. 97).
• Bear Shooters (no. 98) - There are a few seconds missing of Mary Ann and Wheezer sneaking towards the wagon.

Disc 2

• Video Introduction from TV Host Tom Hatten - Includes a clip from "Hearts Are Thumps" (no. 153), a clip from "Teacher's Pet" (no. 101) and two clips from "Our Gang Follies Of 1938" (no. 162). The two clips from this last film are oddly shown in wide screen format with a noticeable loss in picture quality.
• A Tough Winter (no. 99) - This is the Blackhawk print.
• Pups Is Pups (no. 100).
• Teacher's Pet (no. 101) - This is an original print. The sound quality is better on the Blackhawk print. Richard Bann provides commentary for this short.
• School's Out (no. 102).
• Helping Grandma (no. 103).
• Love Business (no. 104).
• Little Daddy (no. 105).
• Bargain Day (no. 106).
• Fly My Kite (no. 107) - Richard Bann provides commentary for this short.
• Big Ears (no. 108) - The MGM lion is missing from this print.

Disc 3

• Video Introduction from Little Rascal Dickie Moore - Includes a clip from "Hook And Ladder" (no. 116).
• Shiver My Timbers (no. 109).
• Dogs Is Dogs (no. 110).
• Readin' And Writin' (no. 111).
• Free Eats (no. 112).
• Choo-Choo! (no. 114).
• Spanky (no. 113).
• The Pooch (no. 115).
• Hook And Ladder (no. 116).
• Free Wheeling (no. 117).
• Birthday Blues (no. 118) - The MGM lion is missing from this print.

Disc 4

• Video Introduction from Little Rascal Jerry Tucker - Includes a string of clips from "Hi'-Neighbor!" (no. 126).
• A Lad An' A Lamp (no. 119) - The MGM lion is missing from this print.
• Fish Hooky (no. 120).
• Forgotten Babies (no. 121).
• The Kid From Borneo (no. 122) - This is the Blackhawk print.
• Mush And Milk (no. 123).
• Bedtime Worries (no. 124).
• Wild Poses (no. 125) - The MGM lion is missing from this print. Richard Lewis Ward provides commentary.
• Hi'-Neighbor! (no. 126).
• For Pete's Sake! (no. 127).
• The First Round-Up (no. 128).

Disc 5

• Video Introduction from Little Rascal Jerry Tucker - Includes two clips from "Hi'-Neighbor!" (no. 126).
• Honky-Donkey (no. 129).
• Mike Fright (no. 130).
• Washee Ironee (no. 131) - This print is missing 25 seconds of footage during the clothes-washing scene. The MGM lion is missing from this print.
• Mama's Little Pirate (no. 132).
• Shrimps For A Day (no. 133).
• Anniversary Trouble (no. 134) - This is the Blackhawk print.
• Beginner's Luck (no. 135).
• Teacher's Beau (no. 136).
• Sprucin' Up (no. 137).
• Little Papa (no. 139) - This is the Blackhawk print.

Disc 6

• Video Introduction from Author Richard Lewis Ward.
• Little Sinner (no. 140) - This is the Blackhawk print.
• Our Gang Follies Of 1936 (no. 141).
• The Pinch Singer (no. 143) - This is the Blackhawk print.
• Divot Diggers (no. 142) - The MGM lion is missing from this print.
• The Lucky Corner (no. 138) - The MGM lion is missing from this print.
• Second Childhood (no. 144).
• Arbor Day (no. 145) - The MGM lion is missing from this print.
• Bored Of Education (no. 146).
• Two Too Young (no. 147).
• Pay As You Exit (no. 148).
• Spooky Hooky (no. 149).
• Reunion In Rhythm (no. 151).
• Glove Taps (no. 152) - The MGM lion is missing from this print.

Disc 7

• Video Introduction from Little Rascal Annie Ross - Includes a clip from "Our Gang Follies Of 1938" (no. 162). The picture quality suggests that the 16mm Blackhawk print was used, even though the 35mm print is featured on this disc.
• Hearts Are Thumps (no. 153).
• Rushin' Ballet (no. 155).
• Three Smart Boys (no. 154) - This is the Blackhawk print.
• Roamin' Holiday (no. 156) - This is the Blackhawk print.
• Night 'N' Gales (no. 157).
• Fishy Tales (no. 158) - The MGM lion is missing from this print.
• Framing Youth (no. 159).
• The Pigskin Palooka (no. 160).
• Mail And Female (no. 161) - The end title is replaced by a generic one, and the print starts looking beat up towards the end.
• Our Gang Follies Of 1938 (no. 162).
• Bear Facts (no. 164) - This is the Blackhawk print.
• Three Men In A Tub (no. 165).
• Came The Brawn (no. 166) - This is the Blackhawk print, but with the Blackhawk name blacked out.
• Feed 'Em And Weep (no. 167) - This is the Blackhawk print.
• The Awful Tooth (no. 168) - This is the Blackhawk print.
• Hide And Shriek (no. 169) - This is the Blackhawk print.
• Canned Fishing (no. 163).

Disc 8

• Video Introduction from Little Rascal Jean Darling - Includes a clip from "Boxing Gloves" (no. 91).
• Dog Heaven (no. 70) - This is an original print, but with the Our Gang name and MGM references blocked out. There is no musical soundtrack.
• Spook-Spoofing (no. 71) - This is an original print, but with the Our Gang name and MGM references blocked out. It does, however, include the MGM lion. There is no musical soundtrack. Richard Lewis Ward provides commentary.
• Barnum & Ringling, Inc. (no. 74) - This is the Blackhawk print. Richard Lewis Ward provides commentary.
• The Story Of Hal Roach And Our Gang - This documentary includes interview material with Richard Lewis Ward, Richard Bann, Jean Darling, Jerry Tucker, Annie Ross, and Dickie Moore, and clips from the following films:
• Dogs Of War! (no. 14) - Several clips are used from this film, though ironically, it appears to be from a lesser print than the one used by Cabin Fever in the nineties. From the battle scenes, we see Jackie Condon looking through the spyglass, Mary in her nurse's outfit, and the boys standing to attention and Mickey winking at Mary. From the movie studio sequence, we see the kids outside the studio, in the front office, and Farina wandering back into the lot. We also see him meeting up with the bear, Joe eating the cake, and the boys coming across the set where the melodrama is being shot. We also see some of the results of their film-within-a-film, and their meeting with Harold Lloyd.
• Derby Day (no. 21) - Clips from this film also seem to derive from a print inferior to the one used by Cabin Fever. All of the shots come from the early scenes in which the boys run their own lemonade stand outside the horse track, with Mickey handing lemonade to Joe, Farina being chased by the dog, the boys meeting up with Mary, and Ernie and Farina arriving.
• Dog Heaven (no. 70) - Numerous clips from this film are used, mostly to introduce us to Pete. We see Joe squirting him with a hose, Pete rolling on the grass and otherwise being affectionate with his lady friend, and Pete crawling towards Joe as he's with the other kids. We also see Pete licking Joe's shoe, digging for worms, looking through a fence, wiping away a tear, and overturning a park bench. Some shots have to do with Pete's drinking problem, one showing him taking a swig, and another showing him drunk and dirty. There are also a couple of shots showing Joe with a box of chocolates, and one in which he gives flowers to his girl. And finally, there's a shot of Jean lifting Wheezer for a drink.
• Spook Spoofing (no. 71) - A shot of Jackie firing gun and shooting flour all over Farina is included.
• Barnum & Ringling, Inc. (no. 74) - Two clips from this film are used, the first showing Jean in bed as she pokes her governess with a pin, and the second showing her poking Joe.
• Railroadin' (no. 90) - Four clips from this film are used, showing Harry and Farina on the turntable, standing and talking next to the train, and meeting up with Joe and Chubby. There's also a shot of Joe and Chubby greeting the train as it arrives.
• Boxing Gloves (no. 91) - Four clips from this film are used, three of which derive from the scene between Jean and the two fat boys. We see Joe and Chubby sharing a bottle of pop as Jean arrives, Jean flirting with them, and the two of them buying pop for her. We also get a clip of Mary Ann mussing up Joe's hair. From the Blackhawk print.
• Teacher's Pet (no. 101) - Three clips from this film are used, the first showing Jackie Cooper with his pea shooter, the second showing Jackie in the car with Miss Crabtree, and the third showing Mary Ann's reaction to news of the ice cream.
• Love Business (no. 104) - Two clips from this film are used, the first showing Mary Ann reacting to Stymie's dialogue, and the second showing Pete covering his ears.
• Fly My Kite (no. 107) - Four clips from this film are used, showing Grandma reading to the kids, Farina sitting in the puddle, the kids surrounding James Mason in the puddle, and the opening title.
• Hook And Ladder (no. 116) - A clip is used showing Spanky pouring his medicine into Stymie's mouth.
• Free Wheeling (no. 117) - Three clips from this film are used, the first showing the kids racing down the hill, the second showing Stymie working the 'engine' followed by shots of the taxi and the mule, and the third showing Spanky and Jacquie with the monkey.
• The Kid From Borneo (no. 122) - Three clips from this film are used, the first showing Bumbo chasing the kids through the streets, the second showing Stymie reacting to the picture of Bumbo, and the third showing Spanky at the icebox with Bumbo. From the Blackhawk print.
• Hi'-Neighbor! (no. 126) Two clips from this film are used, the first showing the kids meeting up with Jerry, and the second showing the kids on Jerry's fire engine.
• Mike Fright (no. 130) - Two clips from this film are used, the first showing Spanky sitting down next to Scotty, and the second showing Scotty winking at Spanky.
• The Pinch Singer (no. 143) - A clip showing Darla finishing her song is used. From the Blackhawk print.
• Two Too Young (no. 147) - Four clips from this film are used, the first showing Alfalfa raising his hand, the second showing Porky walking into the classroom, the third showing Alfalfa standing up to recite, and the fourth showing the opening title.
• Spooky Hooky (no. 149) - Two clips from this film are used, the first showing the four boys walking out of the school, and the second showing the four-part final shot of the film.
• Hearts Are Thumps (no. 153) - Three clips from this film are used, the first showing Darla flirting with Alfalfa, the second showing Alfalfa and Darla exchanging valentines, and the third showing Darla coaxing Alfalfa over to her picnic spot.
• Three Smart Boys (no. 154) - A clip showing Buckwheat trying to get his sweater out from under the monkey is used. From the Blackhawk print.
• Hide And Shriek (no. 169) - A clip showing Alfalfa putting the Out Of Bizzness sign on the door is used. From the Blackhawk print.
• Footage of Hal Roach Studios, probably during the 1950s.
• Footage of Hal Roach conversing.
• There are also several unidentified clips shown which appear to derive from newsreel footage, but which have no direct connection to Our Gang or Hal Roach.
• Rascals And Racial Issues - This documentary includes interview material with Dickie Moore, Richard Lewis Ward, and Jerry Tucker, and clips from the following films:
• Bargain Day (no. 106) - Several clips from the hat scene are included, as well as a clip showing the older kids discovering their equipment missing. Strangely, these clips derive from a bad looking print, perhaps the Blackhawk print, even though this set includes the original.
• The Kid From Borneo (no. 122) - Two clips from this film are included, the first showing the kids sitting on the curb, and the second showing the kids' first meeting with Bumbo.
• Hi'-Neighbor! (no. 126) - Two clips from this film are included, the first showing the beginning of the race, and the second showing the scene in which Spanky passes a wheel to Stymie.
• Catching Up With The Rascals: Dickie Moore.
• Catching Up With The Rascals: Jean Darling - This interview segment includes clips from the following films:
• Barnum & Ringling, Inc. (no. 74) - Two clips from this film are included, the first showing Jean in bed and greeting her governess, and the second showing Jean on the ceiling fan.
• Small Talk (no. 89) - A clip showing the kids at the dinner table is included.
• Boxing Gloves (no. 91) - Three clips from this film are included, all deriving from Jean's segment of the film.
• Catching Up With The Rascals: Jerry Tucker.
• Catching Up With The Rascals: Annie Ross - This interview segment includes a clip from "Our Gang Follies Of 1938" (no. 162), showing Annie's segment.
• Memories Of Spanky (With Rick Sapphire) - This interview segment includes clips from the following films:
• The Kid From Borneo (no. 122) - Two clips from this film are included, the first showing Spanky at the breakfast table, and the second showing the two men with Bumbo.
• Our Gang Follies Of 1938 (no. 162) - Five clips from this film are included, the first showing Spanky's musical number, the second showing Spanky's arrival outside Club Spanky, the third showing Alfalfa's initial opera number, the fourth showing Alfalfa going into his dream, and the fifth showing Alfalfa singing in the opera house.

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