Bobby 'Wheezer' Hutchins
Robert E. Hutchins was born March 29th, 1925, in Tacoma, Washington. He was born to James Hutchins and Olga Hutchins (nee Roe). Robert was a very outgoing boy with a charming personality, because friends persuaded James and Olga to go to a Hollywood photographer and get his picture taken. The photographer was impressed by Robert's intelligence, and asked to take a few feet of film of him. The results were so good that the film ended up in the projection room at Hal Roach Studios. Hal Roach decided the boy would be a good addition to his "Our Gang" short films, and signed him to a five year contract. On his first day at the studio, Robert didn't have an identity for his part in the movies, and he was running around so much that he began to wheeze. Such led to the coining of the 'Wheezer' name, one he carried for the rest of his time in Our Gang. Robert played the perky, tag-along little brother that was always anxious to be part of the mischief that the gang was getting into. He played such a part in both the silent films and the talkies.
The Stolen Jools
as 'Wheezer'Famous actress Norma Shearer's jewels are stolen… (Star-packed promotional short film intended...
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Mush and Milk
as WheezerWhen Cap's back pension finally comes in, he treats the gang to a day at an amusement park.
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Boxing Gloves
as WheezerThe Rascals have a boxing arena that could pack them in if they could find fighters who would...
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Shivering Shakespeare
as WheezerThe gang is participating in a program sponsored by the Golden Age Dramatic League. They present...
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Teacher's Pet
as WheezerJackie prepares a series of elaborate jokes for his new teacher.
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The First Seven Years
as WheezerJackie gets in a duel over the affections of Mary Ann.
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Bear Shooters
as WheezerThe gang decides to go camping with a little bear hunting on the side. A pair of poachers...
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Small Talk
as WheezerThe gang are all orphans, hoping to be adopted by nice families where "spinach is not on the...
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Spook Spoofing
as WheezerAs a joke, several members of the gang convince Farina, who is "brave but superstitious", that...
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Spanky
as Wheezer/Marks the LawyerWhile staging a play, Spanky finds his father's hiding place for the family "fortune."
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Dogs Is Dogs
as WheezerWheezer and Dorothy are forced to live with her evil stepmother and her brat son.
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Election Day
as WheezerThis film revolves around Election Day, a day on which Jay R. and Joe are fighting to get votes....
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A Lad an' a Lamp
as WheezerThe gang finds what they think is a magic lamp.
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School Begins
as WheezerOne of a handful of currently unavailable Hal Roach/MGM “Our Gang” silent films, School Begins...
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Bouncing Babies
as WheezerWith Wheezer's new baby brother getting all the attention, he tries to send the baby back.
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Fly My Kite
as WheezerA greedy man tries to get rid of his mother by putting her in an old folks home until he...
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It's Showtime
as Self (archive footage)A collection of film clips profiling animal actors.
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Lazy Days
as WheezerWhile the other kids and animals find things to do on the farm, Farina becomes single-minded in...
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A Tough Winter
as WheezerThe gang creates a huge mess after they get into a taffy-pulling contest.
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Our Gang - Comedy Festival
as WheezerFeaturing the most riotous Rascals of all. This hilarious comedy compilation spans more than...
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Chicken Feed
as Toddler (uncredited)Chicken Feed is a 1927 American short silent comedy film directed by Robert A. McGowan. It was...
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The Kid from Borneo
as WheezerThe gang goes to a circus sideshow to visit Dickie, Dorothy, and Spanky's uncle, mistakenly...
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Fast Freight
as WheezerFast Freight is a 1929 Our Gang short silent comedy film. It was the 85th Our Gang short that...
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When the Wind Blows
as WheezerJackie throws his schoolbook out the window in disgust, but then climbs outside to retrieve it....
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The Old Wallop
as WheezerWheezer likes to hit people on the nose, and his folks encourage him to do so. Then the Gang...
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The Holy Terror
as WheezerMary Ann is becoming a serious problem to the other gang members and Joe was given the job of...
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Railroadin'
as WheezerThe gang is playing around the railroad station, and Joe and Chubby's father, an engineer,...
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Baby Brother
as HoratioJoe Cobb is a wealthy child who longs for a baby brother. His nursemaid takes him to the other...
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Forgotten Babies
as WheezerWhile the rest of the gang goes fishing, Spanky gets stuck babysitting.
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School's Out
as WheezerThe schoolchildren lost their last teacher because she got married and quit her job. When the...
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Love Business
as Wheezer CooperMiss Crabtree, the teacher Jackie has a crush on, rents a room at Jackie's house.
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Shiver My Timbers
as WheezerThe Gang plays hooky from school so they can listen to the tall tales of a friendly sea captain.
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Dog Heaven
as WheezerPoor Pete the Pup. He wants to hang himself because his master, Joe, has given up playing with...
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Pups Is Pups
as WheezerThe gang decides to enter their animals in a local pet show.
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Big Ears
as WheezerWheezer pretends to be sick in order to get his parents to stop fighting.
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Noisy Noises
as WheezerJoe Cobb is suffering through a toothache as well as having to babysit his little brother Rupert...
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Helping Grandma
as WheezerThe kids' adopted grandma decides to sell her store, but can't decide whom to sell it to. The...
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Barnum & Ringling, Inc.
as WheezerThe kids decide to put on a circus at the local hotel. Seeing various pets and other domestic...
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Little Daddy
as WheezerFarina plans a going-away party for Stymie as authorities prepare to place him in an orphanage.
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The Ol' Gray Hoss
as WheezerThis story revolves around an old man who feels alone in the world aside from the gang who keeps...
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Wiggle Your Ears
as WheezerThis is a really strange, but thought provoking film. Here, beloved Mary literally lets Harry...
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Olympic Games
as WheezerWhile the world watches the Olympic Games in Stockholm, the Rascals gather at the flats for...
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Fish Hooky
as WheezerA truant officer spots the kids in an amusement park. They try to escape him.
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Moan & Groan, Inc.
as WheezerThe gang goes digging for treasure in an old abandoned house against Kennedy the Cop's wishes.
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Bargain Day
as WheezerWheezer and Stymie, door-to-door salesmen, meet a lonely little rich girl.
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The Little Rascals: The Complete Collection (Centennial Edition)
as uncreditedA must-have for any true Our Gang fan, this 6-disc set also includes over 4 hours of bonus...
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Cat, Dog & Co.
as WheezerFarina, Joe, and friends use dogs to power their "roadsters," but following a lesson from the...
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Rainy Days
as WheezerJay and Wheezer are left alone on a rainy afternoon when Mom goes out to run errands. But when...
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Little Mother
as WheezerLittle Mother is a 1929 Our Gang short silent comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan....
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Readin' and Writin'
as WheezerTired of going to school, Breezy comes up with a plan to get himself expelled.
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The Pooch
as WheezerThe gang tries to save Petey from the dogcatcher.
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Choo-Choo!
as WheezerThe gang trades places with a group of orphans about to take a train ride.
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The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 1
as uncreditedThe Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 1 contains the first 11 Our Gang sound...
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Saturday's Lesson
as WheezerA man dressed as the devil scares the gang into minding their mothers.
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Yale vs. Harvard
as WheezerThe Gang turn to playing football, and face tough competition against the Gas House Garlics.
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The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 2
as uncreditedThe Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 2 contains the next 11 Our Gang sound...
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The Spanking Age
as WheezerMary Ann Jackson and Bobby "Wheezer" Hutchins are the children of a widowed inventor who are...
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Crazy House
as WheezerCrazy House is a 1928 Our Gang short silent comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan. It was...
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Playin' Hookey
as WheezerWheezer gets excited watching his dog Pansy attack and rip apart the chickens and furniture in...
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Heebee Jeebees
as WheezerA hypnotist comes to town and puts the gang in animal-like trances. Now that the spell is off,...
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Growing Pains
as WheezerMary Ann has a liking toward Wheezer. Her mother tells her that if she gives him cod liver oil,...
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Fair and Muddy
as WheezerLiving in an orphanage, the gang has to deal with Amanda, a child-hating spinster. To receive a...
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Edison, Marconi & Co.
as WheezerWith Jay Edison as the inventor and Wheezer his assistant, the gang contrived an automobile of...
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The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 4
as uncreditedRemastered, uncut and beautifully restored, now you can see The Little Rascals like never...
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The Little Rascals - CENTENNIAL BONUS DISC
as uncreditedThe BONUS DISC included in the Centennial Collection.
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