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The True Life Events That Shaped These 16 Iconic American Photos

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Spanky and Petey

Before the director Hal Roach conceived of Our Gang (later known as Little Rascals), children in Hollywood tended to be depicted as tiny adults. In 1921, Roach found himself riveted by the spectacle of a group of little kids bickering over a bunch of sticks and realized the natural charms of children were far more interesting. In 1931, three-year-old George “Spanky” McFarland joined the cast and became the first breakout star of the show, alongside Petey, the dog.

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