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The Pest

191712mArvid E. Gillstrom
IMDb 7.8

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The Pest (aka The Freeloader) is a 1917 silent comedy film featuring Oliver Hardy and starring Billy West in one of his "Charlie Chaplin" rip-off roles.

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What is The Pest (1917) about?

The Pest (aka The Freeloader) is a 1917 silent comedy film featuring Oliver Hardy and starring Billy West in one of his "Charlie Chaplin" rip-off roles.

Who stars in The Pest?

The Pest stars Billy West (The Pest), Oliver Hardy, Ethelyn Gibson, Bud Ross (The Bellboy), Leo White (The Count). The film was directed by Arvid E. Gillstrom.

How long is The Pest?

The Pest has a runtime of 12 min and premiered in 1917.

Is The Pest worth watching?

The Pest holds an IMDb rating of 7.8/10. Fans of Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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