The Simp and the Sophomores (1915)

Percy is beaten up during a college hazing. He hires Professor Arm. Strong to hide in Percy's room one dark night and beat up the other students coming for another hazing. Suddenly Percy gains respect on campus.

Director:

Willard Louis

Writer:

Eldon Raymond

Stars:

Raymond McKee, Harry Eytinge, Arthur Housman

Cast

Cast overview:
Raymond McKee	...	Percy Quince
Harry Eytinge	...	Professor Stout
Arthur Housman	...	Tom Haze
Oliver Hardy	...	Professor Arm. Strong (as O.N. Hardy)
Jean Dumar	...	Alice Fields

Storyline

Percy is beaten up during a college hazing. He hires Professor Arm. Strong to hide in Percy's room one dark night and beat up the other students coming for another hazing. Suddenly Percy gains respect on campus.

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Genres:

Comedy | Short

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 September 1915 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Cave Man

Filming Locations:

Edison Studio, New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Edison Company

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

User Reviews

The 23 Year Old Oliver Hardy

In the year that Charles Chaplin signed up with Essanay Films to write, direct and act in his own two reelers, Oliver Hardy (known as Babe Hardy) was earning his living by acting in one reelers such as 'The Simp and the Sophomores'. He would have to wait until he teamed up with Stan Laurel in 1927 in the classic silent short film, 'You're Darn Tootin', before he would receive the same level of success as Chaplin.