![Norman Chaney](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w185/kt0X2khuZxy7lXavbXI3vjfr6LS.jpg)
Norman Chaney
He played Chubby in 18 "Our Gang" comedies from 1929 to 1931. The resident plus-size member of "The Little Rascals" at the dawn of the talkie era, he relied on an affable personality, a flair for funny dialogue, and a priceless frown of frustration that seemed to swallow up his whole moon face. He was taught the expression by the master of the "slow burn" himself, comedian Edgar Kennedy. Chubby's meatiest moments are in the classic short "Love Business" (1931), in which he competed with Jackie Cooper for the affections of their teacher, Miss Crabtree. (Bringing her flowers and candy, he coyly proposes, "Don't call me Norman, call me 'Chubsy-Ubsy'"). Chaney's other notable "Our Gang" appearances include "Boxing Gloves" (1929), "Shivering Shakespeare" (1930), "Teacher's Pet" (1930), "School's Out" (1930), "Helping Grandma" (1931), "Bargain Day" (1931), and "Fly My Kite" (1931). Norman Myers Chaney was born in Baltimore, Maryland. He gained his spot in "Our Gang" in a nationwide talent contest to replace original "fat kid" Joe Cobb, though it appears his age was falsified so he'd stand a better chance of winning. Cobb later said of his successor, "He adapted gracefully, and we all liked him, he was a nice fellow". Roughly 14 at the time ("retirement" age by child star standards), the roly-poly youth's stay with the series was destined to be brief but he still made a memorable impression on generations of "Rascals" fans. After leaving the Gang Chaney returned to Baltimore and attended public school. He continued to gain weight and eventually topped 300 pounds. In 1935 he underwent surgery for a glandular ailment at Johns Hopkins Hospital; his weight dropped to 136 pounds and he remained in poor health until his death the following May. Chaney was the first former "Our Gang" star to die.
Known For | Acting |
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Most Rating | 8.628 |
Birthday | 1914-11-01 |
Place of Birth | Baltimore, Maryland, USA |
Also Known As | Norman 'Chubby' Chaney, Norman Myers Chaney, Chubby, |
![Boxing Gloves](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/tAIeFWuyuNZZTzOJclPLCm64TOQ.jpg)
1929
![Boxing Gloves](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/tAIeFWuyuNZZTzOJclPLCm64TOQ.jpg)
Boxing Gloves
6/8
The Rascals have a boxing arena that could pack them in if they could find fighters who would actually mix it up. Harry and Farina notice a rivalry be...
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Boxing Gloves
![Lazy Days](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/2fRCbfcxcUECFL7lkAUWUKkWFLl.jpg)
1929
![Lazy Days](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/2fRCbfcxcUECFL7lkAUWUKkWFLl.jpg)
Lazy Days
4.8/6
While the other kids and animals find things to do on the farm, Farina becomes single-minded in his quest to do nothing at all.
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![Railroadin'](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/i3X6xDXW56oT7aoN4syeCi2DeZT.jpg)
1929
![Railroadin'](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/i3X6xDXW56oT7aoN4syeCi2DeZT.jpg)
Railroadin'
5.7/6
The gang is playing around the railroad station, and Joe and Chubby's father, an engineer, lectures against the kids playing in such a dangerous area....
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![Pups Is Pups](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/hMmlCQ1EX0l8qrNEWDCEO04HFqx.jpg)
1930
![Pups Is Pups](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/hMmlCQ1EX0l8qrNEWDCEO04HFqx.jpg)
Pups Is Pups
6/14
The gang decides to enter their animals in a local pet show.
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![Moan & Groan, Inc.](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/vTeDJGQqMUGfLywYPEccMfWhm4A.jpg)
1929
![Moan & Groan, Inc.](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/vTeDJGQqMUGfLywYPEccMfWhm4A.jpg)
Moan & Groan, Inc.
5.5/3
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![Shivering Shakespeare](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/qX17AvzCIjtXxTYoIbADPuoCUCe.jpg)
1930
![Shivering Shakespeare](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/qX17AvzCIjtXxTYoIbADPuoCUCe.jpg)
Shivering Shakespeare
5.7/5
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![The First Seven Years](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/nG5RBIDatk2jXz6sArBqd3Fq1w7.jpg)
1930
![The First Seven Years](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/nG5RBIDatk2jXz6sArBqd3Fq1w7.jpg)
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5.1/9
Jackie gets in a duel over the affections of Mary Ann.
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![Bear Shooters](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/w0PVhN0ZFyEjSN7G10uB8Ea86Sw.jpg)
1930
![Bear Shooters](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/w0PVhN0ZFyEjSN7G10uB8Ea86Sw.jpg)
Bear Shooters
5.1/7
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![Fly My Kite](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/cPcqy8jqwIEdun5RSChwM4KzFWo.jpg)
1931
![Fly My Kite](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/cPcqy8jqwIEdun5RSChwM4KzFWo.jpg)
Fly My Kite
7/5
A greedy man tries to get rid of his mother by putting her in an old folks home until he discovers she has a fortune in stock certificates.
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![A Tough Winter](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/6ctI7T97APL8tyG8pEXpZ0OmHUU.jpg)
1930
![A Tough Winter](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/6ctI7T97APL8tyG8pEXpZ0OmHUU.jpg)
A Tough Winter
5.6/4
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![Teacher's Pet](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/zw9hQ1XilGd3HBt7bVI1kvMab41.jpg)
1930
![Teacher's Pet](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/zw9hQ1XilGd3HBt7bVI1kvMab41.jpg)
Teacher's Pet
7.2/8
Jackie prepares a series of elaborate jokes for his new teacher.
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![School's Out](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/dp1q2cFNV5yUtTRxTXR68aO4jve.jpg)
1930
![School's Out](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/dp1q2cFNV5yUtTRxTXR68aO4jve.jpg)
School's Out
6.889/9
The schoolchildren lost their last teacher because she got married and quit her job. When the brother of their teacher Miss Crabtree comes to visit, t...
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![Helping Grandma](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/fXbpPvjxiTkk3lTghG0BAXm3uej.jpg)
1931
![Helping Grandma](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/fXbpPvjxiTkk3lTghG0BAXm3uej.jpg)
Helping Grandma
6.8/6
The kids' adopted grandma decides to sell her store, but can't decide whom to sell it to. The kids try to help her out.
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![Love Business](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/3mYexUuyouxjBwqxhhgDSn99TOD.jpg)
1931
![Love Business](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/3mYexUuyouxjBwqxhhgDSn99TOD.jpg)
Love Business
6.9/5
Miss Crabtree, the teacher Jackie has a crush on, rents a room at Jackie's house.
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![Little Daddy](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/dfZcUUs8sms6Xdag4lkDU5c3lJO.jpg)
1931
![Little Daddy](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/dfZcUUs8sms6Xdag4lkDU5c3lJO.jpg)
Little Daddy
7/6
Farina plans a going-away party for Stymie as authorities prepare to place him in an orphanage.
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![Bouncing Babies](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/1o3e9hA83QNfCsvrGIt0fXxuLCC.jpg)
1929
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Bouncing Babies
6.1/4
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![The Stolen Jools](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/AwtWbIO21T83FNcI60SaNmXOfKg.jpg)
1931
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The Stolen Jools
5.8/26
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![When the Wind Blows](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/joFugEWxKeofSvCwZbXLziN4lpY.jpg)
1930
![When the Wind Blows](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/joFugEWxKeofSvCwZbXLziN4lpY.jpg)
When the Wind Blows
6.1/6
Jackie throws his schoolbook out the window in disgust, but then climbs outside to retrieve it. Finding himself locked out, he tries various means of...
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![Bargain Day](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/npMiU58Jfjj2IDNtZTCh1RWTVXb.jpg)
1931
![Bargain Day](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/npMiU58Jfjj2IDNtZTCh1RWTVXb.jpg)
Bargain Day
6/2
Wheezer and Stymie, door-to-door salesmen, meet a lonely little rich girl.
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![The Little Rascals: The Best of Our Gang Collection (In Color)](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/57xlEzMAEyIqI94j5DswBhyEbYs.jpg)
1931
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The Little Rascals: The Best of Our Gang Collection (In Color)
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![Our Gang - Comedy Festival](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/xFUNw87Xylz3461cHCigpg1j33v.jpg)
2001
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0/0
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![The Ghosts](https://movieunlimited.net/assets/no-poster.png)
1930
![The Ghosts](https://movieunlimited.net/assets/no-poster.png)
The Ghosts
0/0
Juanito gets locked out of his house in the middle of a windy night. Spanish language version of When the Wind Blows (1930)
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2021
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2021
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