Romans and Rascals (1918)

4.5/10 9 min Comedy

Overview

The Roman setting provides ample opportunity for a very high concentration of gag titles, many of which are quite witty and many of which are quaint for deriving their humor from the juxtaposition of having ancient Romans use a lot of hip 1918-era slang. The whole thing is an excuse for a good send-up of how the Roman Empire has been depicted in "serious" plays, movies, &c.

Cast

Larry Semon

Caesar / A Minstrel

Madge Kirby

Cleopatra

Frank Alexander

Rotund senator

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