Slapstick Rides Again: All Lit Up (1920) / Catalina Here I Come (1927) / Dry And Thirsty (1920) / Playing Horse (1915) (Silent)

This volume of silent comedies features the works of lesser-known, yet popular, comedic stars of the era. All had backgrounds comparable to Chaplin or Keaton. Producers felt they had a good chance for similar success and providing audiences with solid, audience-tested talents and entertainment.

Playing Horse (1915): Nervous about his upcoming marriage, Billy runs away to join a vaudeville show. Stars Billie Reeves; Directed by Arthur Hotaling.

All Lit Up (1920): Snub spends a day in the park chasing butterflies but manages to catch a beautiful young girl instead. Stars Snub Pollard, "Sunshine" Sammy Morrison; Directed by Fred C. Newmeyer.

Catalina Here I Come (1927): Wanda the waitress enters the annual Catalina Island Swim Competition. Stars Eddie Quillan, Andy Clyde; Directed by Earl Rodney.

Dry And Thirsty (1920): Horace Radish is trying to avoid the police while looking high and low for a glass of "bootleg" whiskey. Stars Billy Bletcher; Directed by Craig Hutchinson.

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