A Small Town Idol (1921)
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.
Directors:
Mack Sennett, Erle C. Kenton.
Writer:
Mack Sennett
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Ben Turpin as Sam Smith |
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James Finlayson as J. Wellington Jones |
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Phyllis Haver as Mary Brown |
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Bert Roach as Martin Brown |
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Charles Murray as Sheriff Wilbur Sparks |
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Marie Prevost as Marcelle Mansfield |
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Billy Bevan as Director |
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Ramon Novarro as Dancer (uncredited) |
| Directing | Mack Sennett | Director |
| Writing | Mack Sennett | Screenplay |
| Directing | Erle C. Kenton | Director |
