A Small Town Idol
"A GIGANTIC ASSAULT on the STRONGHOLDS of GLOOM"
Originally released in 1921. A Small Town Idol is a comedy film. directed by Mack Sennett. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ben Turpin, James Finlayson, and Phyllis Haver
Synopsis
Sam, a young man in a small town, is accused of being a thief. Unable to prove his innocence--and not knowing that he's being framed by a local villain to keep him away from pretty young Mary, the town beauty whom the villain wants for himself--he leaves town and goes to Hollywood to become an actor. He eventually returns home to town as a star, but once again finds himself the victim of the town villain, who this time abducts sweet young Mary. Sam must use all his acting skills to track down the villain and save Mary.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 13, 1921
105 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Mack Sennett Comedies
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Small Town Idol about?
Sam, a young man in a small town, is accused of being a thief. Unable to prove his innocence--and not knowing that he's being framed by a local villain to keep him away from pretty young Mary, the ...
Who directed A Small Town Idol?
A Small Town Idol was directed by Mack Sennett.
How long is A Small Town Idol?
A Small Town Idol has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was A Small Town Idol released?
A Small Town Idol was released on February 13, 1921 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Small Town Idol?
The main cast of A Small Town Idol includes Ben Turpin, James Finlayson, Phyllis Haver, Bert Roach, Charles Murray.