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The Bell Boy

The Bell Boy

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19186.40h 26m

Overview

At the Elk's Head Hotel bellhops torment the lobby, each other and guests. The elevator is powered by a stubborn horse. A sham robbery turns into a real one. And there is a chase on a runaway trolley.

Directed by Roscoe Arbuckle
Written by Roscoe Arbuckle
Produced by Joseph M. Schenck
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Top Cast

Roscoe Arbuckle

Roscoe Arbuckle

Bellboy, barber

Buster Keaton

Buster Keaton

Bellboy

Al St. John

Al St. John

Desk Clerk

Alice Lake

Alice Lake

Cutie Cuticle, manicurist

Joe Keaton

Joe Keaton

Guest

Charles Dudley

Charles Dudley

Guest

Themes & Keywords

bellhop  silent filmshort film

About The Bell Boy

The Bell Boy is a comedy film released in 1918 exploring themes of bellhop  , silent film, short film. Directed by Roscoe Arbuckle, it stars Roscoe Arbuckle, Buster Keaton, Al St. John. At the Elk's Head Hotel bellhops torment the lobby, each other and guests. The elevator is powered by a stubborn horse. A sham robbery turns into a real one. And there is a chase on a runaway trolley.

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