Black, white, green, red, purple or any other color, it just goes to show that anyone can spread love and joy to the world, and these kids were a prime example. Amazing talent and blending of voices. Thanks for posting this remembrance.
WoW!! It's been so long (over 30 years) since I've seen anything from The Cabin Kids! A lot of people think they were only Our Gang extras not knowing they were an excellent child performance group!! They didn't only sing, but were just as funny as the other child performers of their time! There was Ruth, Helen, James, Winnie and Fred. I wish I could remember the name of the segment with Shirley Temple. This is great, thank you for posting this!
Thank you for posting this video. I thought I have seen them all, until Pink Lemonade. Been a fan of them for years. Being a clown, and growing up in the circus, I appreciated watching Toto and the other clowns, as well of other circus performers of the time.
This was so great and we don't know who those people are or what became of them it's really a shame to be totally forgotten. Well maybe someone somewhere will say oh that was my ad or that's my uncle or I know that I can't from when I was at school so we'll have thank you
t the CURCA 😂I ran across their history maybe two yrs ago. I search’s this entire site for whatever I could find. This is new to me for sure. My kids know about these children. I love love love to see them sing just as much as I love to watch them. Such talented and underrated talent. They did get a lot of work but I wish they could’ve had more . Diff day diff time I suppose. They sound amazing in this
It’s crazy how so many things there were popular in silent movies didn’t translate to the soundies. Kinda similar to today, from 4 channels to hundreds of channels to now the internet, people like Dionne Warwick who started releasing albums in the 60s are STILL releasing NEW albums currently. They need to be celebrated! She started not very long after this time and is still doing it she was a kid at this time
The cabin Kids according to Wikipedia: Frederick "Honey" Hall, Helen "Precious" Hall, James "Darling" Hall, Ruth "Sweetie" Hall, Winifred "Sugar" Hall. My favorite was Ruth because her face was. She had cute expressive face. Thanks again.
I remember seeing the cabin kids in the Little Rascals singing Dinah Lee and Old McDonald's - they always show the little boy scratching himself and fiddling with his ear or sometimes singing partially throughout the number. I don't know if this was part of the act or if they child had some type of condition.
As we used to shout out (to the projectionist) from the audience at the RISD auditorium: "frame!" Amazing, historic films on your YT channel, Geno, especially this one.
Did a little digging for some more information on them and found out that none of them are still around. The tall light skinned girl (Ruth, who I believe was a family friend and/or the cousin of the other four’s stepmother) was the last surviving member, passing away in 1992. The other four (siblings Helen, James, Winifred, & Frederick) had all died between 1965 and 1971. Seems they all had relatively short lives unfortunately. They do have descendants who are living, and some of them have left comments on this video.
I've seen three or four of these vids now, and the littlest one seems to be constantly scratching himself, rubbing his nose, or other things like that. I have to assume it was part of the act, but I'm not sure why.
Yeah, This is the only uncomfortable part of this whole short film - I think white audiences were supposed to think "Hey, look at the funny little black kid who doesn't ever wash".
I maintain a close relationship with other film collectors and historians and some of my knowledge culled for this presentation came from my friend Ralph Celentano and various individuals who have insight of the Educational Pictures film company.
I have never been able to find out what happened to the Hall family after 1938. The film came from my collection. I'm Ralph and can be reached on the Educational Facebook site. Are you a relative Marquis Hall-Miller?
I've seen him in two films so far (this and the Little Rascals' "Mike Fright" episode) and he couldn't stand still in either haha. But one reply here says it was intentional in order to pretend he had fleas.
@@justmas6426 Yes, so it seems - rather awkward, IMO, as if the film-makers were trying to get a laugh from white audiences. ie "Look at the funny little black kid whose parents don't wash him".
Black, white, green, red, purple or any other color, it just goes to show that anyone can spread love and joy to the world, and these kids were a prime example. Amazing talent and blending of voices. Thanks for posting this remembrance.
WoW!! It's been so long (over 30 years) since I've seen anything from The Cabin Kids! A lot of people think they were only Our Gang extras not knowing they were an excellent child performance group!! They didn't only sing, but were just as funny as the other child performers of their time! There was Ruth, Helen, James, Winnie and Fred. I wish I could remember the name of the segment with Shirley Temple. This is great, thank you for posting this!
And I loved 💕 this too
It's really encouraging with plenty of Fun and laughter 😉 I always appreciated it
I feel so bad for Shirley amd I hate all of the people who made her a star
@@emilycantrellofficial7722what happened to her?
Very nice 1936 short subject!!
So sweet. Put a smile on my heart.
So glad this was shared and its history preserved, talent captured on film. Thanks to all responsible😊
Thank you for posting this video. I thought I have seen them all, until Pink Lemonade. Been a fan of them for years. Being a clown, and growing up in the circus, I appreciated watching Toto and the other clowns, as well of other circus performers of the time.
What an AMAZING GEM! Many thanks for posting!!!
I've always enjoyed them very much.
Thank you ever so much for sharing!!!
I really enjoyed watching this and so glad to have run across this channel! Can’t wait to see everything! Thank you!
This was so great and we don't know who those people are or what became of them it's really a shame to be totally forgotten. Well maybe someone somewhere will say oh that was my ad or that's my uncle or I know that I can't from when I was at school so we'll have thank you
6:34... that boy has the itchiest head ever!😆
Was she just stealing scenes or did he ever really have an itchy head?
My understanding was that he had ringworm
t the CURCA 😂I ran across their history maybe two yrs ago. I search’s this entire site for whatever I could find. This is new to me for sure. My kids know about these children. I love love love to see them sing just as much as I love to watch them. Such talented and underrated talent. They did get a lot of work but I wish they could’ve had more . Diff day diff time I suppose. They sound amazing in this
Thank you for your kind words. This was my Grandmother (Sugar) and her siblings, and its nice to see that people are still enjoying their work.
It’s crazy how so many things there were popular in silent movies didn’t translate to the soundies. Kinda similar to today, from 4 channels to hundreds of channels to now the internet, people like Dionne Warwick who started releasing albums in the 60s are STILL releasing NEW albums currently. They need to be celebrated! She started not very long after this time and is still doing it she was a kid at this time
The cabin Kids according to Wikipedia: Frederick "Honey" Hall, Helen "Precious" Hall, James "Darling" Hall, Ruth "Sweetie" Hall, Winifred "Sugar" Hall. My favorite was Ruth because her face was. She had cute expressive face. Thanks again.
These children were talented. God's blessings
Frederick honey Hall is my grandfather
The Cabin Kids were great. Those clowns were freaky.
Well duh what did you expect? It was the 1930s-1940s
I love the cabin kids sing Dinah😍😍😍🥳🥳🥳
I remember seeing the cabin kids in the Little Rascals singing Dinah Lee and Old McDonald's - they always show the little boy scratching himself and fiddling with his ear or sometimes singing partially throughout the number. I don't know if this was part of the act or if they child had some type of condition.
Excellent upload...respect!!!
A cute, talented team,. Great quality movies.
Love this!
Love them!!!!
As we used to shout out (to the projectionist) from the audience at the RISD auditorium: "frame!" Amazing, historic films on your YT channel, Geno, especially this one.
I remember the Cabin Kids from Little Rascals/Our Gang shorts that I watched in the 1970s
Thank you
😘thanks
This is an awesome find. Are any of the Cabin Kids still living?
no.....they cares of the world have passed.
Did a little digging for some more information on them and found out that none of them are still around. The tall light skinned girl (Ruth, who I believe was a family friend and/or the cousin of the other four’s stepmother) was the last surviving member, passing away in 1992. The other four (siblings Helen, James, Winifred, & Frederick) had all died between 1965 and 1971. Seems they all had relatively short lives unfortunately. They do have descendants who are living, and some of them have left comments on this video.
TALENTED
The oldest girl was at least 12 that would make her at least 100 years old in 2024. So I doubt any of them are alive.
I've seen three or four of these vids now, and the littlest one seems to be constantly scratching himself, rubbing his nose, or other things like that. I have to assume it was part of the act, but I'm not sure why.
He was told to pretend he had fleas, it was considered funny then.
Yeah, This is the only uncomfortable part of this whole short film - I think white audiences were supposed to think "Hey, look at the funny little black kid who doesn't ever wash".
May I ask where are you were able to research your information
I maintain a close relationship with other film collectors and historians and some of my knowledge culled for this presentation came from my friend Ralph Celentano and various individuals who have insight of the Educational Pictures film company.
May I have an email address for you please?
@@mjh239490 no, I do not give out my private information to strangers on the internet.
I have never been able to find out what happened to the Hall family after 1938. The film came from my collection. I'm Ralph and can be reached on the Educational Facebook site. Are you a relative Marquis Hall-Miller?
Geno's House of Rare Films an email isn’t really private
Poor Fred he didn’t wanna do any of this shit lmao
I've seen him in two films so far (this and the Little Rascals' "Mike Fright" episode) and he couldn't stand still in either haha. But one reply here says it was intentional in order to pretend he had fleas.
@@justmas6426 Yes, so it seems - rather awkward, IMO, as if the film-makers were trying to get a laugh from white audiences. ie "Look at the funny little black kid whose parents don't wash him".
How do you know that Fred didn't want to do any of it
I don't think that was it. I read somewhere that Fred was suffering from ringworm. That's why he acted like that.
Wahoo Wahoo Wa hoo
The little one always scratching or messing with his head I hope he's okay back then nobody else does it but him
i had a crush on the little girl, but my mom told me she was much older than me
Is that Harpo Marx as one of the clowns with the dog?
no
Talented and personable kids, but what is the point of the youngest one always scratching and poking himself? He does it in all their reels.
Is that Harpo Marx on the far left with the clowns????????
No, but he's clearly trying to look like him
I love the kids but hate the way they had their hair so unkempt. Watched them with the Little Rascals.