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The Hobo

191720mArvid E. Gillstrom
IMDb 4.9

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Billy is a hobo who hangs around the train station. He creates disruption in the ticket office, at the lunch counter, and in the lives of some of the customers.

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What is The Hobo (1917) about?

Billy is a hobo who hangs around the train station. He creates disruption in the ticket office, at the lunch counter, and in the lives of some of the customers.

Who stars in The Hobo?

The Hobo stars Billy West (The Hobo), Oliver Hardy (Harold (as Babe Hardy)), Leo White (Mr. Fox), Bud Ross ((as Budd Ross)), Virginia Clark (Dolly). The film was directed by Arvid E. Gillstrom.

How long is The Hobo?

The Hobo has a runtime of 20 min and premiered in 1917.

Is The Hobo worth watching?

The Hobo holds an IMDb rating of 4.9/10. Fans of Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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