THE SPAT FAMILY (1923-1925)

In 1923, a new series of shorts were produced by Hal Roach starring Frank Butler, Laura Roessing and Sidney D'Albrook as "The Spat Family". They were released by Pathé Exchange at the rate of approximately one every month. 24 films were officially made as part of the series, which spanned two years. Unfortunately many of the films are considered as lost. Special thanks to W. Dustin Alligood at Harpodeon for his help in allowing me access to four of the films on this list. MOST APPEARANCES IN THE SERIES: 24 Frank Butler 24 Laura Roessing 24 Sidney D'Albrook

All films Hal Roach/Pathé Exchange and in order of release. Let's Build (Sep 16, 1923) Heavy Seas (Oct 7, 1923) Roughing It (Nov 4, 1923) The Great Outdoors (Dec 2, 1923) The Darkest Hour (Dec 30, 1923) Help One Another (Jan 27, 1924) Political Pull (Feb 24, 1924) Hunters Bold (Mar 23, 1924) Hit The High Spots (Apr 20, 1924) Bottle Babies (May 18, 1924) Suffering Shakespeare (Jun 15, 1924) Radio Mad (Jul 13, 1924) A Hard-Boiled Tenderfoot (Aug 10, 1924) South O' The North Pole (Sep 7, 1924) The Lost Dog (Oct 5, 1924) Hot Stuff (Nov 2, 1924) Deaf, Dumb And Daffy (Nov 30, 1924) The Rubber-Neck (Dec 28, 1924) Laugh That Off (Jan 25, 1925) The Fox Hunt (Feb 22, 1925) Excuse My Glove (Mar 22, 1925) Black Hand Blues (Apr 19, 1925) Wild Papa (May 17, 1925) The Royal_Four-Flush (Jun 14, 1925)