
A Small Town Idol
Comedy
Overview
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.
Top Cast


Ben Turpin
Ben Turpin
Sam Smith
Ben Turpin
Sam Smith


James Finlayson
James Finlayson
J. Wellington Jones
James Finlayson
J. Wellington Jones


Phyllis Haver
Phyllis Haver
Mary Brown
Phyllis Haver
Mary Brown


Bert Roach
Bert Roach
Martin Brown
Bert Roach
Martin Brown


Charles Murray
Charles Murray
Sheriff Wilbur Sparks
Charles Murray
Sheriff Wilbur Sparks


Marie Prevost
Marie Prevost
Marcelle Mansfield
Marie Prevost
Marcelle Mansfield


Billy Bevan
Billy Bevan
Director
Billy Bevan
Director


Ramon Novarro
Ramon Novarro
Dancer (uncredited)
Ramon Novarro
Dancer (uncredited)
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