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Darwood Kaye is a Actor American born on 8 september 1929 at Fort Collins (USA)
Darwood Kenneth Smith (September 8, 1929 - May 15, 2002), also known as Darwood Kaye, was an American former child actor, most notable for his semi-regular role as the bookish rich kid Waldo in the Our Gang short subjects series from 1937 to 1940. As an adult, Smith became a Seventh-day Adventist pastor, ministering at several churches until his accidental death in 2002.
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Birth name Darwood Kenneth Smith
Nationality USA
Birth 8 september 1929 at Fort Collins (USA)
Death 15 may 2002 (at 72 years) at Riverside (USA)
Nationality USA
Birth 8 september 1929 at Fort Collins (USA)
Death 15 may 2002 (at 72 years) at Riverside (USA)
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Best Foot Forward (1943)
, 1h34Directed by Edward Buzzell
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Musical, Romance
Themes Musical films
Actors Lucille Ball, William Gaxton, Virginia Weidler, Nancy Walker, June Allyson, Chill Wills
Roles Killer
Rating63%
The story centers around Lucille Ball who plays herself against the backdrop of a military academy full of frisky boys. Ball is the reluctant guest of a diminutive cadet, Bud Hooper (Tommy Dix), who wrote her a "mash note" and invitation to be his date at a school prom.
Remember the Day (1941)
, 1h26Directed by Henry King
Origin USA
Genres Drama, War, Romance
Themes Films about education, Children's films
Actors Claudette Colbert, John Payne, Shepperd Strudwick, Ann Todd, Ann E. Todd, Ann E. Todd
Roles Student
Rating71%
Elderly schoolteacher Nora Trinell reflects on her life and teaching career while waiting to see Dewey Roberts, formerly her student and currently a Presidential nominee. This film is reminiscent of Cheers for Miss Bishop (1941) and Good Morning, Miss Dove (1955).
The Big Premiere (1940)
Directed by Edward L. Cahn
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Children's films
Actors George McFarland, Carl Switzer, Darla Hood, Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas, Robert Blake, Darwood Kaye
Roles Waldo
Rating60%
The gang unintentionally wreaks havoc at the gala Hollywood premiere of the adventure epic "Gun Boats". Chased away by the angry authorities, the undaunted kids decide to stage their own movie premiere—and they even film a movie for the occasion. Alas, the gang's cinematic effort, entitled The Mysteeryus Mystery, is not quite as entertaining as the efforts by Buckwheat to remove his feet from a block of cement.
The New Pupil (1940)
Directed by Edward L. Cahn
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Children's films
Actors George McFarland, Carl Switzer, Robert Blake, Darla Hood, Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas, May McAvoy
Roles Classroom extra
Rating58%
Sally (Juanita Quigley) is a new student at the school that the gang goes to. Upon Sally's arrival, Alfalfa and Spanky literally fall over each other trying to get her attention, leaving the gang's traditional sweetheart Darla in the lurch. But when it turns out that Sally cannot stand either one of the boys, she and Darla cook up a scheme to dampen their romantic aspirations.
Three Faces West (1940)
, 1h19Directed by Bernard Vorhaus
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Action, Romance, Western
Actors John Wayne, Sigrid Gurie, Charles Coburn, Russell Simpson, Spencer Charters, Roland Varno
Roles Boy Patient Sitting in Chair
Rating60%
Two refugees, a medical doctor and his 20-something-year-old daughter arrive in the USA from Nazi-annexed Austria end up in becoming the much-needed physician and nurse in a small North Dakota farm town. The local town located in the area known as the Dust Bowl and is being hard hit by the drought and dust storms. The local farmers and townspeople want to try to save their farms and the town by adopting newer farming methods, but are eventually convinced by the Department of Agriculture, and the continuing dust storms to pack up the whole town and move en masse to an undeveloped portion of Oregon, where a new dam will create a water supply for them to build a new farming community.
Waldo's Last Stand (1940)
Directed by Edward L. Cahn
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Children's films
Actors Darwood Kaye, George McFarland, Billy Laughlin, Carl Switzer, Robert Blake, Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas
Roles Waldo
Rating57%
The gang offers to help Waldo attract customers to his lemonade stand. Redecorating their barn as a lavish nightclub, the kids stage an elaborate floor show, with Darla as the star vocalist. Unfortunately, their efforts attract only one patron—a surly, stone-faced kid named Froggy. Spanky and the others try to persuade Froggy into buying a drink, even going as far as singing an impromptu song about dryness and thirst, but to no avail. The kids then come up with an idea: to put a heater under Froggy which would heat him up and force him to buy a drink. When Spanky asks Froggy why he would not buy a drink, Froggy responds that he does not have any money and that it is too hot in the barn.
Captain Spanky's Show Boat (1939)
Directed by Edward L. Cahn
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Children's films
Actors George McFarland, Tommy Bond, Carl Switzer, Sidney Kibrick, Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas, Robert Blake
Roles Waldo (uncredited)
Rating62%
Once again, the gang stages an elaborate musical show in Spanky's backyard. Angered over the fact that Alfalfa has been chosen as the show's singing star, bully Tommy Butch sneaks backstage with the intention of sabotaging the production. But Butch is hoisted on his own petard, and the show goes on as scheduled.
Cousin Wilbur (1939)
Directed by George Sidney
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Children's films
Actors Carl Switzer, George McFarland, Scotty Beckett, Darla Hood, Tommy Bond, Sidney Kibrick
Roles Club member
Rating67%
Against his will, Alfalfa invites his sissified Cousin Wilbur (Our Gang alumni Scotty Beckett) to join the All 4 One Club. The enterprising Wilbur immediately increases the membership by offering cash compensation (usually a penny or two) for every black eye and busted nose administered by Butch and Woim. When the two tough guys try to muscle in on the club, Wilbur surprises everyone by proving himself to be the best bare-knuckle fighter on the block.
Dad for a Day (1939)
Directed by Edward L. Cahn
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Children's films
Actors Robert Blake, George McFarland, Carl Switzer, Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas, Leonard Landy, Darwood Kaye
Roles Club Member complimenting Mickey
Rating65%
While planning to participate in the annual Fathers and Sons Day Picnic, the Our Gang kids are reminded that their pal Mickey has no father. The kids prevail upon friendly gas-station owner Mr. Henry to act as Mickey's surrogate dad during the festivities. Not only does Mr. Henry win every competition, but he also works up enough nerve to propose to Mickey's widowed mother (he'll appear again in All About Hash).
Dog Daze (1939)
Directed by George Sidney
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Children's films
Actors Carl Switzer, George McFarland, Eugene "Porky" Lee, Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas, Darla Hood, Tommy Bond
Roles Waldo
Rating57%
The gang must raise 37 cents to pay off Butch. After earning a dollar for taking care of an injured dog, the kids hit upon a sure-fire moneymaking scheme; they will "rescue" every dog in town, thereby collecting a dollar from each grateful owner. Naturally, the pet owners are upset when their pooches mysteriously disappear, and before long the gang is in hot water with the cops.
Duel Personalities (1939)
Directed by George Sidney
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Children's films
Actors Carl Switzer, George McFarland, Darla Hood, Tommy Bond, Eugene "Porky" Lee, Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas
Roles Waldo
Rating64%
Upset that his youthful sweetheart Darla has once again thrown him over in favor of neighborhood bully Butch, Alfalfa tries to forget his troubles by watching a sidewalk performance by famed hypnotist Professor William Delmore. Chosen as a subject, Alfalfa is hypnotized into believing that he is the fearless D'Artagnan, of Three Musketeers fame. Armed with this bold new personality, Alfalfa not only sweeps Darla off her feet, but also challenges the dumbfounded Butch to a duel. The results, while not deadly, are devastating.
The Great Man Votes (1939)
, 1h12Directed by Garson Kanin
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy
Actors John Barrymore, Virginia Weidler, Katharine Alexander, Donald MacBride, Elisabeth Risdon, Granville Bates
Roles Boy Reading News Clipping
Rating66%
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Time Out for Lessons (1939)
Directed by Edward L. Cahn
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Children's films
Actors Carl Switzer, George McFarland, Darla Hood, Robert Blake, Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas, Leonard Landy
Roles Waldo
Rating61%
Reprimanded by his father for his poor grades, Alfalfa is told that, unless he improves his academic standing, he'll never get to college. Alfalfa responds, "Don't 'D' stand for 'Dandy'?" He then informs his father that he intends to sail through college on a football scholarship. Alfalfa dreams that he is a student at "Hale University" (a spoof of Yale University) and that he is a big football star with poor grades. During his dream about future gridiron triumphs, Alfalfa is brought down to earth when he envisions himself being disqualified from the inevitable "big game" due to his lousy grades. Awakening from this nightmare, our hero vows to put football on the back burner in favor of cracking the books.
Party Fever (1938)
Directed by George Sidney
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Children's films
Actors Carl Switzer, Tommy Bond, Sidney Kibrick, Darla Hood, Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas, Eugene "Porky" Lee
Roles Waldo
Rating61%
Once again, Alfalfa and Butch are bitter rivals for the affections of Darla. The nerdish Waldo comes up with a solution: Alfalfa and Butch will compete for the title of Junior Mayor of Greenpoint during Boys' Week, and whichever one wins will earn the honor of escorting Darla to the annual Strawberry Festival. But despite the strenuous efforts of both young candidates, a "dark horse" wins not only the election, but also the girl.
Aladdin's Lantern (1938)
Directed by Gordon Douglas, George Sidney
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Children's films
Actors Carl Switzer, Darla Hood, George McFarland, Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas, Eugene "Porky" Lee, Darwood Kaye
Roles Waldo
Rating64%
The gang members are putting on a musical show about Aladdin and his lamp. While Spanky, Alfalfa, and Darla endeavor to stick to the script (such as it is), their efforts are undermined by smaller kids Buckwheat and Porky.