What American actor was the inspiration for the 113th episode of "Our Gang"?
Spanky (film) Spanky is a 1932 "Our Gang" short comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan. It was the 113th (25th talking episode) "Our Gang" short that was released. The film was based on "Our Gang" co-star George "Spanky" McFarland.
Billy Naylor Billy Naylor (September 22, 1916 - October 5, 2011), was an American child actor who appeared in several "Our Gang" films during the silent era. Beginning his screen career in 1925, some of his movies included "Uncle Tom's Uncle", "The Fourth Alarm", and "Telling Whoppers". At the age of 18, he joined the Screen Actors Guild, making him the youngest member to enter the labor union. He left Hollywood in 1935. Naylor was the oldest living member of the "Our Gang" series at the time of his death on October 5, 2011.