The Hero
The Hero is a 1917 silent comedy film featuring Billy West & Oliver Hardy.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1917 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Arvid E. Gillstrom |
| Runtime | 22 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.5/10 (2 votes) |
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The film constructs its comedy on pure physicality and exaggeration, relying on the visual immediacy of silent cinema and the contrast of the duo.
What lingers after viewing is the cascade of gags where absurdity reigns, and every attempt at heroism turns into pure farce. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Arvid E. Gillstrom
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With a cup of tea on a lazy afternoon, to absorb the silent energy of absurdity.
🎭 Cast
Billy West
The Hero
Oliver Hardy
The Hero's Rival (as Babe Hardy)
Ethel Marie Burton
A Society Girl (as Ethel Burton)
Leo White
The Count
Bud Ross
The Butler (as Budd Ross)
Polly Bailey
The Mother (as Polly Van)
Florence McLaughlin
A Shy Maiden (as Florence McLoughlin)
Frank Lansler
A Thug
Frank Bates
Bartender
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