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His Bitter Pill
His Bitter Pill
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His Bitter Pill

1916
20m
Comedy

Status

Released

Release

1916

Runtime

20m

Storyline

Jim, the apple of his mother's eyes, is the big-hearted galoot of a man and is sheriff of his small town. He is sweet on Nell, who he has known all his life. Just as he is about to propose to her, he finds out that he has missed his opportunity as Diamond Dan, a big city slicker, has already proposed to her, to which she's accepted.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
20m
Apr 30, 1916
Director
Fred Hibbard
Production
Keystone Film Company
Keystone Film Company
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

11 Cast Members

Mack Swain

Mack Swain

Jim - a Big Hearted Sheriff

Louella Maxam

Louella Maxam

Nell - the Girl Jim Loves

Ella Haines

Jim's Mother

Edgar Kennedy

Edgar Kennedy

Diamond Dan - Jim's Rival

Tom Kennedy

Tom Kennedy

Dan's Henchman

Joey Jacobs

The Widow's Son

William Hauber

The Bar Fighter

Rudy Unholz

The Saloon Waiter

Shorty Hamilton

Shorty Hamilton

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Malcolm St. Clair

Malcolm St. Clair

Barfly

Billy Gilbert

Barfly

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