A Horse on Bill (1913)

An actor arrives in town and plans a benefit for the town band. The leading lady of the performance is loved by the leader of the band and the trombone player. The leader, of course, is the... See full summary »

Director:

Dell Henderson

Writer:

Anita Loos (story)

Stars:

John T. Dillon, Gertrude Bambrick, Charles Murray

Cast

Credited cast:
John T. Dillon	...	Bill
Gertrude Bambrick	...	Leading Lady
Charles Murray	...	Town Band Member
Edward Dillon	...	Town Band Member
J. Jiquel Lanoe	...	Town Band Member
Gus Pixley	...	Town Band Member
Clarence Barr	...	Town Band Member
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
William Beaudine	...	In Audience
William J. Butler	...	In Audience
William Elmer	...	At Rehearsal (as Billy Elmer)
Henry B. Walthall	...	In Audience
Charles West	...	Extra

Storyline

An actor arrives in town and plans a benefit for the town band. The leading lady of the performance is loved by the leader of the band and the trombone player. The leader, of course, is the favored one and as these two men are to enact the part of the wild horse in the performance, the trombone player, in trying to get away, works disaster for both of them.

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Genres:

Comedy | Short

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 April 1913 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Biograph 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 He Had a Guess Coming.

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