the original little rascals cast and crew

One night, at the Hotel Edison in Times Square, the bandleader invited the little dynamo to actually conduct the orchestra and sing. They thought so highly of Darla that they brought her along on a trip to New York City. Darla’s looks made her a performance natural: her teachers recognized this early on. Her father, James Claude Hood, was a banker, but it was her mother, Ruby Elizabeth, who encouraged their little girl to take singing and dancing lessons in nearby Oklahoma City. This gorgeous little girl grew into a multi-faceted, and diversely talented, adult performer - and her story began in the country’s heartland.ĭarla Jean Hood was born on November 4, 1931, in Leedey, Oklahoma. But, how many of them have been children? Only a handful - and one of the most enduring young actresses, whose talents will forever be remembered, is Darla Hood, the brunette beauty who contributed to the great success of the Our Gang films of the 1930s and 1940s.

In the history of film, there have been scores of leading ladies who have charmed and captivated audiences worldwide.

The original little rascals cast and crew