Our Gang / The Little Rascals - Spook Spoofing (1928) - Filming Locations
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Our Gang / The Little Rascals - Spook Spoofing (1928) - Filming Locations
| Film Title | Spook Spoofing (1928) |
| Starring | Farina, Joe Cobb, Jean Darling, Harry Spear |
| Featured Location | Woodbine Park (Palms Neighborhood, Los Angeles, CA) |
| Lost Landmark | Palms Branch of the Los Angeles Public Library |
| Specific Streets | Motor Avenue (3300 & 3400 Blocks), Woodbine Street, Vinton Avenue |
| Current Status | Woodbine Park remains active; the historic library building and the hilltop estate at Irene Street have been demolished. |
Production Note: This short serves as an invaluable architectural record of the early Palms neighborhood, capturing the old library structure and a prominent hilltop home that would later feature in the 1932 classic Free Wheeling.
The Plot
Farina has become very superstitious, going to great lengths to avoid black cats and walking under ladders. He wears a medallion around his neck that he claims gives him Voodoo powers!Palms Neighborhood Filming Locations: A 1928 Los Angeles Time Capsule
Spook Spoofing gives us a rare view of the Palms branch of the Los Angeles Public Library that used to be located in Woodbine Park between Motor Avenue and Vinton Avenue. The park remains today, but the library building is no longer there. In the movie, it's right behind those beautiful palm trees that used to line this part of Woodbine Street.The architectural transformations captured in this 1928 short offer deep historical value for classic cinema fans and location enthusiasts alike. At the time of production, Hal Roach Studios frequently utilized the adjacent grid layout of Culver City and the Palms community because of their accessible, open infrastructure. The undeveloped, rustic fields seen on the 3300 and 3400 blocks of Motor Avenue contrast sharply with the bustling urban center the street has since become, transforming a simple comedy short into a highly significant record of early Southern California land development.
By tracking subtle background details—such as the distant rooflines and old single-globe street lighting structures over the heads of the actors—it becomes possible to precisely map out where the camera crew stood nearly a century ago. This context provides a deeper appreciation for the preservation of visual media as a primary historical source for lost LA landmarks.
Our journey back in time also gives us a great view north on Motor Avenue, particularly the 3300 block, with a very clear look at the big house that used to be located on the hill at the Irene Street intersection. This home was prominently featured in the 1932 Our Gang / The Little Rascals movie Free Wheeling.
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