A Country Hero
Originally released in 1917. A Country Hero is a comedy film. directed by Roscoe Arbuckle. At just 20 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Roscoe Arbuckle, Buster Keaton, and Al St. John
Synopsis
Fatty plays a village blacksmith in “Jazzville,” an imaginary rural village. There is a rivalry between Fatty and Cy Klone, the garage owner, over the affections of a pretty schoolteacher. A city chap unites the two rivals when he tries to steal the girl. An annual village ball features amateur talent in vaudeville stunts with Keaton as a wriggling Fatima who charms a long black stocking from a cigar box like a snake. The film is presumed lost.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 10, 1917
108 years ago
Runtime
0h 20m
20 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Comique Film Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Country Hero about?
Fatty plays a village blacksmith in “Jazzville,” an imaginary rural village. There is a rivalry between Fatty and Cy Klone, the garage owner, over the affections of a pretty schoolteacher. A ci...
Who directed A Country Hero?
A Country Hero was directed by Roscoe Arbuckle.
How long is A Country Hero?
A Country Hero has a runtime of 0 hours and 20 minutes (20 minutes total).
When was A Country Hero released?
A Country Hero was released on December 10, 1917 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Country Hero?
The main cast of A Country Hero includes Roscoe Arbuckle, Buster Keaton, Al St. John, Alice Lake, Joe Keaton.