It's the Old Army Game (1926)
Overview
Druggist Elmer Prettywillie is sleeping. A woman rings the night bell only to buy a two-cent stamp. Then garbage collectors waken him. Next it's firemen on a false alarm. And then a real fire.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.315 |
Directed By
A. Edward Sutherland
Crew
A. Edward Sutherland
TOP CAST
W.C. Fields
Elmer Prettywillie
Louise Brooks
Mildred Marshall
Blanche Ring
Tessie Overholt
William Gaxton
George Parker
Mary Foy
Sarah Pancoast
Mickey Bennett
Mickey
Josephine Dunn
Society Bather
Jack Luden
Society Bather
Elise Cavanna
Near-sighted Woman
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