Good Cheer

Good Cheer is the first of two Christmas episodes in what would become The Little Rascals TV series. It was written by Hal Roach and directed by Robert MacGowan.

Synopsis
The film is set on Christmas Eve in a poverty stricken neighborhood, possibly the infamous Dead End Street in New York City. Two of the older kids are visited by the spirit of Santa Claus (here played probably by Richard Daniels senior, Mickey Daniels's father) who inspired them to get out there and earn the money they need to buy Christmas presents for the other kids. They hit on the idea of selling bricks to keep people's feet warm, and collect enough money to celebrate Christmas in style. Mickey and Johnny together dress up as Santa Claus to present the other members of the gang with their presents. In addition, they capture a gang of bootleggers in the area who are dressed as Santa with the aid of the police and collect their booty to give to the awestruck gang.

Songs
"Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"

"Deck the Halls"