Half a Man (1925)
Laurel plays Winchell McSweeney, whose fisherman parents forced him to leave home and make it on his own when they can no longer afford to keep supporting him. He takes a boat out of the village, but accidentally sets the ship on fire when he attempts to take a photograph of the passengers. The women end up on the island with McSweeney, and is constantly pursued by them, including one Amazon-size girl.
Director: Harry Sweet, Joe Rock
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 25 min
Release Date: August 30, 1925
Cast
- Stan Laurel - Winchell McSweeney
- Tui Bow - Shipwrecked Woman
- Julie Leonard - Shipwrecked Woman
- Blanche Payson - Shipwrecked Woman
- Murray Rock - Boat Crew
Cinematography: Edgar Lyons
Production: Standard Photoplay Company, Joe Rock Comedies (I)
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Harry Sweet, Joe Rock
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Half a Man about?
- Laurel plays Winchell McSweeney, whose fisherman parents forced him to leave home and make it on his own when they can no longer afford to keep supporting him. He takes a boat out of the village, but accidentally sets the ship on fire when he attempts to take a photograph of the passengers. The women end up on the island with McSweeney, and is constantly pursued by them, including one Amazon-size girl.
- Who directed Half a Man?
- Half a Man was directed by Harry Sweet, Joe Rock.
- Who stars in Half a Man?
- Half a Man stars Stan Laurel, Tui Bow, Julie Leonard, Blanche Payson, Murray Rock.
- How long is Half a Man?
- Half a Man has a runtime of 25m (25 minutes).
- What genre is Half a Man?
- Half a Man is a Comedy film.
- Where was Half a Man produced?
- Half a Man was produced in United States of America.