The Villain (1917)

1917 · Silent film · 21 min · dir. Arvid E. Gillstrom

• Comedy

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Synopsis

Billy, a confidence man, arrives in Squashville, a lumber town. He sees Babe, the daughter of the village doctor, disporting herself on the banks of the river. Learning that her father is the richest man in the village, Billy begins to beguile the shy, simple miss with tales of life in the big city. The innocent miss falls into his snare and gives her tender heart to the black rascal. Billy, scenting spoils that far exceeds his expectations, summons Florence, his confederate, and two crooks to…

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Details

Director

Arvid E. Gillstrom

Cinematography

Herman Obrock Jr.

Studio

King Bee Studios

Released

1917-07-14

Running time

21 minutes

Cast & crew

• Arvid E. Gillstrom Director
• Billy West
• Oliver Hardy
• FFlorence McLaughlin
• Bud Ross
• EEthelyn Gibson
• Leo White
• JJoe Cohen

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