School's Out
"The kids mistake Miss Crabtree's brother for a potential boyfriend, and plot to discourage him."
Originally released in 1930. School's Out is a comedy/family film. directed by Robert F. McGowan. At just 20 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Matthew Beard, Norman Chaney, and Jackie Cooper
Synopsis
The schoolchildren lost their last teacher because she got married and quit her job. When the brother of their teacher Miss Crabtree comes to visit, the children mistake him for a suitor. The children tell abominable lies about Miss Crabtree to try to discourage the man. Meanwhile, one of the children is selling answers to the upcoming oral exam. Unfortunately for the students, the young entrepreneur used a book of minstrelsy and blackface as his source for the "answers".
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 21, 1930
95 years ago
Runtime
0h 20m
20 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (11 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Hal Roach Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School's Out about?
The schoolchildren lost their last teacher because she got married and quit her job. When the brother of their teacher Miss Crabtree comes to visit, the children mistake him for a suitor. The child...
Who directed School's Out?
School's Out was directed by Robert F. McGowan.
How long is School's Out?
School's Out has a runtime of 0 hours and 20 minutes (20 minutes total).
When was School's Out released?
School's Out was released on November 21, 1930 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in School's Out?
The main cast of School's Out includes Matthew Beard, Norman Chaney, Jackie Cooper, Dorothy DeBorba, Allen 'Farina' Hoskins.