The Fall Guy (1921)

Larry falls afoul of wanted criminal Gentleman Joe, who runs a saloon full of tough guys and gunslingers.

Directors:

Larry Semon, Norman Taurog

Writers:

Edward L. Moriarty (titles), Larry Semon (story),

Stars:

Larry Semon, Norma Nichols, Oliver Hardy

Cast

Cast overview:
Larry Semon	...	Larry, the Fall Guy
Norma Nichols	...	Prima Donna
Oliver Hardy	...	Gentleman Joe, alias Black Bart (as Babe Hardy)
Frank Alexander	...	Sheriff
William Hauber	...	(as Bill Hauber)
Al Thompson

Storyline

Larry falls afoul of wanted criminal Gentleman Joe, who runs a saloon full of tough guys and gunslingers.

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Genres:

Comedy | Short

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 July 1921 (USA)

Also Known As:

Larry Semon als Polizeiinspektor

Company Credits

Production Co:

Larry Semon Productions, Vitagraph Company of America

Technical Specs

Runtime:

20 min

Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

References The Adventurer (1917)

User Reviews

The 29 Year Old Oliver Hardy

Having worked in Hollywood for seven years writing, directing and acting in his own material, the 29 year old Oliver Hardy acted in this slapstick comedy titled 'The Fall Guy'. The question is, was Hardy a good silent slapstick actor? In this film, he wasn't.