Billy Bletcher's diminutive size was used as the finish of an early gag in the picture. Despite his bass voice and ability to sound like an ogre, Bletcher was only 5'2". He can also be seen and heard as the Police Captain in Babes in Toyland.
This is one of the frequent pairings of Spanky and Scotty as a team within the team. Whether by design or by happenstance, Spanky soon took on the characteristics of Oliver Hardy, including the slow burn, and Scotty's personality somewhat resembled Stan Laurel's what-did-we-do-now innocence. Since Roach was a small lot and the stars interacted often, it shouldn't be a surprise.
Final film of Zoila Conan.