Norman Chaney

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Characters played by Norman Chaney

Chubby — Railroadin' (1929)

Chubby is one of the children playing around the railroad station and is the son of the engineer. His father lectures him and the other children about the danger of playing there. Chubby is part of the group involved in the runaway-train episode, which is ultimately revealed to be Farina's dream.

Chubby — Teacher's Pet (1930)

Co-conspirator in the prank plan. Gets suspended alongside Jack, initially turns against him, but later apologizes to reconcile and hopes to get a share of the ice cream.

Chubby Chaney — School's Out (1930)

Chubby is one of the children devoted to Miss Crabtree. He joins Jackie and Farina in following Jack to the lake and hiding his clothes to keep him away from their teacher. Later, Chubby becomes frightened, cries, and admits to Miss Crabtree what the children told her brother.

Chubby — Boxing Gloves (1929)

One of the best friends of Joe. His romantic affection for Jean triggers a rivalry and physical fight with Joe, severely testing their friendship.

Chubby — Bear Shooters (1930)

Member of Spud's friend group invited on the bear-shooting camping trip.

Chubby — Fly My Kite (1931)

Gentle, food-loving kid who often gets into trouble due to his appetite.

Chubby — Love Business (1931)

Chubby is a boy who shares Jackie's love for Miss Crabtree. He practices reciting romantic poetry, with Echo parodying his recitation, and later visits Miss Crabtree to perform the verses. When she asks where he found them, he explains that Wheezer supplied them, connecting his courtship attempt to Wheezer's family.

Chubby — Helping Grandma (1931)

One of the children in the gang who assists Mrs. Margaret Mack by waiting on customers and managing the store. He joins Jackie and Farina in attempting to deter chain store officials from purchasing the property through lighthearted banter.

Chubby — Bargain Day (1931)

A gang member who arrives at the residence with the group and ends up accidentally locked inside a steam cabinet during the commotion.

Chubby — Lazy Days (1929)

Chubby is an 11-year-old boy whom Joe crudely tries to present as an infant for the $50 baby contest. His attempted entry is part of the gang's preparations for the competition and provides a comic contrast to Farina's efforts to prepare his actual baby brother.

Career Overview

Norman Chaney has 25 screen credits in a career dating back to 1929. Their work is anchored in the Our Gang: The MGM talkies (1929-1938) universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Los cazadores de osos, The First Seven Years, Shivering Shakespeare. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

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Gender
male
Known Credits
25
Birth Date
1914-11-01
Birth Place
Baltimore, Maryland, USA

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