The Rise of the Johnsons (1914)

Mr. Johnson takes his few remaining dollars to a crap game. When the police raid the place and arrest the other gamblers, he grabs all the money and hangs out a window until they're gone.

Director:

John A. Murphy

Writer:

John A. Murphy

Stars:

John Edwards, Mattie Edwards, Oliver Hardy

Cast

Cast overview:
John Edwards	...	Mr. Johnson
Mattie Edwards	...	Mrs. Johnson
Oliver Hardy	...	The Grocery Man

Storyline

Mr. Johnson takes his few remaining dollars to a crap game. When the police raid the place and arrest the other gamblers, he grabs all the money and hangs out a window until they're gone.

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Genres:

Comedy | Short

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 August 1914 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Lubin Manufacturing Company

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Released as a split reel along with the comedy She Gave Him a Rose.

User Reviews

The 22 Year Old Oliver Hardy

In the year that Charles Chaplin made his screen debut with the Keystone Film Company in 'Making A Living' on the 9th February 1914, Oliver Hardy (known as Babe Hardy) was earning a living by acting in one reelers such as 'The Rise of the Johnsons'. He would have to wait until 1927 when he teamed up with Stan Laurel in the classic silent short film, 'You're Darn Tootin', before he would receive the same level of fame as Chaplin.