His Bitter Pill (1916)
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.
Director: Fred Hibbard
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: April 30, 1916
Cast
- Mack Swain - Jim - a Big Hearted Sheriff
- Louella Maxam - Nell - the Girl Jim Loves
- Ella Haines - Jim's Mother
- Edgar Kennedy - Diamond Dan - Jim's Rival
- Tom Kennedy - Dan's Henchman
- Joey Jacobs - The Widow's Son
- William Hauber - The Bar Fighter
- Rudy Unholz - The Saloon Waiter
- Shorty Hamilton - Bantam Cowboy
- Malcolm St. Clair - Barfly
Cinematography: J.R. Lockwood
Production: Keystone Film Company
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Themes
Absurd Fun and Cinema Homage, Spoof and Parody Films, Parody and Spoof
Keywords
small town, sheriff, parody
More Films by Director: Fred Hibbard
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is His Bitter Pill about?
- 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.
- Who directed His Bitter Pill?
- His Bitter Pill was directed by Fred Hibbard.
- Who stars in His Bitter Pill?
- His Bitter Pill stars Mack Swain, Louella Maxam, Ella Haines, Edgar Kennedy, Tom Kennedy, Joey Jacobs.
- How long is His Bitter Pill?
- His Bitter Pill has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is His Bitter Pill?
- His Bitter Pill is a Comedy film.
- Where was His Bitter Pill produced?
- His Bitter Pill was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of His Bitter Pill?
- The themes of His Bitter Pill include: Absurd Fun and Cinema Homage, Spoof and Parody Films, Parody and Spoof.