The Pest
The Pest (aka The Freeloader) is a 1917 silent comedy film featuring Oliver Hardy and starring Billy West in one of his "Charlie Chaplin" rip-off roles.
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| Year | 1917 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Arvid E. Gillstrom |
| Runtime | 12 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.3/10 (3 votes) |
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The film constructs its comedy around a recognizable impersonation and the visual slapstick grammar of early cinema, relying entirely on the performer's skill in physical gag execution.
What lingers after the final chase is a charming, uncomplicated snapshot of an era when a hat, a cane, and a hungry look were enough to tell a story. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Arvid E. Gillstrom
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With a light snack, for a breezy dive into silent film history.
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