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As the coals of Labor Day cool,
and the children lick the last of the summer mustard off their lips, they know
that the words "Back to School" are no longer a far off gossamer
dream, but a dull hard truth. But fear not, seekers of wisdom! This school
sampler sized selection of films and TV are guaranteed to make your school days
a sight better than ol'e Tom Brown's. And if you need any more sweeteners, we
direct your attention to our now-extended annual Labor Day sale - details found
below! And so, let us bid you a Q.E.D. PENROD
AND SAM (1931) The first talkie version of the Booth Tarkington classic is replete
with pitch perfect schoolroom and schoolyard scenes that will have you looking
for your very own gang of rascals. Leon Janney has the lead but Cameo the dog
steals your heart. ANDY
HARDY COLLECTION VOLUME 1 and 2 (1937-58) Many of America's favorite
teen's misadventures center around simply going to school - and dealing with
it's consequences. Mickey Rooney's impersonation of a high school thespian in
Andy Hardy Gets Spring Fever is a masterwork of comic acting, while his
size-ism bashing collegial jitterbugging in Love Laughs at Andy Hardy is
astonishment. EVERYBODY
SING (1938) This cautionary tale is a requisite warning to any juvenile musicians
who may dare risk expulsion by introducing the plague of "swing
music" to their schools. Thankfully Judy Garland has a dysfunctional
family of performers waiting for her at home. With Allan Jones, Fanny Brice,
Reginald Owen and Fanny Brice. HELL'S
KITCHEN (1939) Although Stanley Fields makes a more comical "Mayor of
Hell" than ever Cagney did, this take on the gangster-turned-reform-school-reformer
tale climaxes with a "youth in revolt" sequence featuring Leo Gorcey
as a chilling Dead End Kid with murder on his mind. Also stars Ronald Reagan. GALLANT
SONS (1940) Jackie Cooper leads a squad of schoolyard sleuths (including Bonita
Granville and Leo Gorcey) tasked with unfitting a parent - for murder. And if
they fail, one of their chums might have to live ... "with a goil!" COURTSHIP
OF EDDIE'S FATHER THE COMPLETE SEASONS 1 and 2 (1969 - 1971) The first two seasons of this
sit-com classic feature a memorable schoolyard character - Eddie's best
frenemy, Joey Kelly. But Joey isn't just any run-of-the-mill bully, she's a
tomboy played by Ms. Jodie Foster! SUPERBOY
SEASON 2 (1989-90) All Hail to Thee, Shuster U! Superboy's sophomore
season would prove to be his last at the campus' hallowed halls before he
graduates to become a government intern. Before that happens, collegiate
complications abound - including new dormmate Andy McAllister (Ilan
Mitchell-Smith)! Although shot in
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