Frankie Darro and Mantan Moreland made a bunch of films together, but since they seem to play different characters in each, the movies can't be really considered a series.
Years ago, some commentator noted that when these movies got re-made, the Moreland character was made white and played by white actors. It means, among other things, that Mantan Moreland played more than a stereotype.
Keye Luke's character was also not a stereotype, and the producers of this picture deserve a lot of credit for avoiding such things.
It bothered me how often the Darro character was bossy, even harsh, to the Moreland character, but ultimately the two were friends.
The rest of the cast is first rate, and the dialogue is often funny. Making it all even more enjoyable was that frequently the Darro character smiled or even laughed at some comment by the Moreland character.
"The Gang's All Here" title was used by other movies, and at least some of this plot was used also, but this is for fun, and probably needn't be compared to great classic cinema. But, it is good fun, and I recommend it -- except for one problem: The print at YouTube is terribly dark and much of the action is lost because of that. Still, it can be enjoyed with tolerance and patience.
Years ago, some commentator noted that when these movies got re-made, the Moreland character was made white and played by white actors. It means, among other things, that Mantan Moreland played more than a stereotype.
Keye Luke's character was also not a stereotype, and the producers of this picture deserve a lot of credit for avoiding such things.
It bothered me how often the Darro character was bossy, even harsh, to the Moreland character, but ultimately the two were friends.
The rest of the cast is first rate, and the dialogue is often funny. Making it all even more enjoyable was that frequently the Darro character smiled or even laughed at some comment by the Moreland character.
"The Gang's All Here" title was used by other movies, and at least some of this plot was used also, but this is for fun, and probably needn't be compared to great classic cinema. But, it is good fun, and I recommend it -- except for one problem: The print at YouTube is terribly dark and much of the action is lost because of that. Still, it can be enjoyed with tolerance and patience.