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Lightning Love

192320mLarry Semon,James D. Davis
IMDb 6.2

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The storm, which takes up most of the second reel, is a trial run for the storm sequence in The Wizard Of Oz which Semon would make in 1925. Fox released a comedy that was an exact copy of Lightning Love just before the Semon film was due to come out. Albert E. Smith noticed the similarities and on September 5, 1923 attempted to have the Fox film pulled from the exhibitors.

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What is Lightning Love (1923) about?

The storm, which takes up most of the second reel, is a trial run for the storm sequence in The Wizard Of Oz which Semon would make in 1925. Fox released a comedy that was an exact copy of Lightning Love just before the Semon film was due to come out. Albert E. Smith noticed the similarities and on September 5, 1923 attempted to have the Fox film pulled from the exhibitors.

Who stars in Lightning Love?

Lightning Love stars Larry Semon (Larry, a Suitor), Oliver Hardy (Oliver, the Other Suitor), Kathleen Myers (Rhea), Spencer Bell (Butler), Al Thompson (Father). The film was directed by Larry Semon.

How long is Lightning Love?

Lightning Love has a runtime of 20 min and premiered in 1923.

Is Lightning Love worth watching?

Lightning Love holds an IMDb rating of 6.2/10. Fans of Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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