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1938
When the studio discontinued the Collins and Kennedy series, someone came up with the idea to pair Tom Kennedy with comedian Johnny Arthur, who is best known as the suffering father of Spanky McFarland and Darla Hood in a handful of "Our Gang" comedies.

The result was HALF-WAY TO HOLLYWOOD, which is a decent effort, but apparently audiences of the day did not agree. The idea to continue the series of Kennedy and Arthur comedies was nixed.

Tom Kennedy would continue to appear in two-reelers for the unit, often supporting comedians El Brendel and Shemp Howard in their series of shorts. Johnny Arthur would move on to other work at various studios, including the role of villian in the Republic serial THE MASKED MARVEL,  until his death in 1951.

KENNEDY & ARTHUR
also see COLLINS & KENNEDY

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HALF-WAY TO HOLLYWOOD (7/1/38) D: Charley Chase. Ann Doran, Harry Holmes, Cy Schindell. Johnny writes a screenplay, then gets Tom and his wife to star with him in his amateur production.

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