Jackie Davis
Biography
Character: Jackie Davis
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Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California
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First Short: Young Sherlocks
Last Short: Derby Day
Number of Shorts: 19
History: John "Jackie" Davis was the younger brother of actress Mildred Davis, the main leading lady for comedian Harold Lloyd. He was brought into Our Gang to be the main scrapper of the group, later followed by other Rascals like Tommy Bond who played Butch later in the series; however, once Harry made Mildred his wife, he yanked his young brother-in-law out of show business and sent him off to military school. This incident can be interpreted either one of two ways, to get rid of him or save him from the fate of so many child stars. If one accepts the latter reason, it makes much more sense. After leaving acting and show business behind, Jackie excelled in his lessons and became a prominent physician in West Los Angeles. Despite not having the career of Mary Kornman or even Jackie Cooper, another Our Gang tough kid, he remains one of the top remembered stars of the early Pathe years.
List of Shorts
- Young Sherlocks
- One Terrible Day
- A Quiet Street
- Saturday Morning
- The Big Show
- The Cobbler
- The Champeen
- Boys To Board
- A Pleasant Journey
- Giants Vs. Yanks
- Back Stage
- Dogs of War
- Lodge Night
- Fast Company
- Stage Fright
- July Days
- Sunday Calm
- No Noise
- Derby Day
Other Projects
- None known