East of the Water Plug (1924)

8.0/10 20 min Comedy

Overview

A group of amateur actors in a small town attempt to produce a play in the local opera house. True to the slapstick style of Sennett’s productions, the plot revolves around the comedic mishaps and chaotic efforts of the inexperienced cast and crew to pull off their performance.

Cast

Ralph Graves

Jim Bailey - the Hero

Alice Day

Marion Haste - the Heroine

Vernon Dent

Jim's Rival - the Villain

Andy Clyde

Jim's Uncle / The Director / Theatregoer

Billy Bevan

The Sheriff

Marion McDonald

Theatregoer (uncredited)

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