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Smithy

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1924 silent film directed by Hal Roach and George Jeske

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5.8

After being discharged from the 372nd infantry, on account of a bean shortage, smithy seeks employment. He finds a job on a construction site, where he helps to build a house, and soon causes havoc amongst the other workers. The construction company owner leaves for a week, and tells his secretary to send a letter to Mr. Smith telling him to complete the construction of the house while he (the owner) is away. The letter is accidently sent to Smithy who manages to complete the house. When the owner returns the house is complete, and Smithy is commended until the last support beam is removed...

Released: 1924-01-1924 minDir: George JeskeComedy

Cast

  • Stan Laurel as Smithy
  • James Finlayson as Sergeant
  • William Gillespie as The Boss
  • Ena Gregory as Secretary
  • Charlie Hall as Worker
  • Fred Karno Jr. as Worker

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Ratings

IMDb

5.8/10

258 votes

Year
1924
Runtime
24 min
Genres
Comedy, Short

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
film
Country of origin
United States
Director
Hal Roach
Screenwriter
H. M. Walker
Cast member
Stan Laurel
Producer
Hal Roach
Image
Laurel and Finlayson, Smithy.jpg
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publication date
1924-01-01
title
Smithy
copyright status
public domain
Commons category
Smithy (1924 film)
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