Peggy Ahern (Our Gang) 1917 - 2012

[Paul E. Gierucki]

From Bob Satterfield:


It is with great sadness that I announce the death of Peggy Ahern of the Our gang Comedies.

Peggy Lenore Ahearn Blaylock, a female lead of the silent Hal Roach Our Gang Comedies of the 1920's passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at the age of 95.

Peggy Ahern appeared in eight of the "Little Rascal's Comedies from 1924-1927.

"Cradle Robbers" and The Sun Down Limited" (1924); "Circus Fever", "Dog Days', "The Love Bug" and "Official Officers" (1925); "War Feathers" (1926) and Olympic Games (1927).

Along with her young sister Lassie Lou Ahern she toured vaudeville with a song and dance act from 1932-39. They also appeared in the 1937 film "Hollywood Party" starring Charlie Chase and the 1923 Universal Studio version of "The Call of the Wild".

Her other films included: "Excuse Me" (1925) starring Norma Shearer; "Some Punkins"(1925) with Charles Ray; "Human Wreckage" (1923) with Dorothy Davenport (Mrs. Wallace Reid); Also in 1925 she appeared in "Not So Long" starring Betty Bronson and Ricardo Cortez and "The Vanishing American" starring Richard Dix and Lois Wilson for the Lasky Players.

Ahern was born in Douglas, Arizona to Fred and Elizabeth Ahern on March 9, 1917. Her family moved to Culver City in 1921. Her father was in real estate and helped Harry Culver (founder of Culver City) develop the area. Her mother was the wardrobe and hair stylist for both Lassie Lou and Peggy during their stage and film career.

Peggy first Sons' appearance was at the Hollywood '80 International Convention as a part of the Our Gang Reunion with 24 other "Little Rascals" along with Rosina Lawrence and the boss, Hal Roach. She found many new fans and was blown away by the affection she received through the Sons. Both Peggy and Lassie Lou were long time members of the Way Out West Tent of the Sons of the Desert attending many banquets and meetings. We will miss her very much and our sympathy goes out to her dear sister Lassie Lou and her two daughters Jill & Beth who would sometimes accompany the ladies.

With her passing there are only five actors who appeared in any of the silent Our Gang Comedies left-Jack Hanlon (96), Douglas Greer (91), Jean Darling (90), Mildred Kornman (87) and her sister Lassie Lou (92).


Bob Satterfield
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