The Stage Hand
The story is set in the village of Oskaloosa, which is in Iowa -- Langdon's home state. A silent movie-style opening title informs us that the town needs a new fire engine, so they decide to stage a play to raise the money. (Nothing more is heard about this, but the finale involves a fire emergency at the theater.) In the opening scene the community players rehearse at the home of the director, a pompous lady named Mrs. Winters. Harry, of course, is The Stage Hand.
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The Stage Hand with Harry Langdon, Marel Foster, Ira Hayward, Eddie Schubert, Rollin Grimes, Maryen Lynn, Harry Hamill.
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- Director
- Harry Langdon
- Starring
- Harry Langdon, Marel Foster, Eddie Shubert, Ira Hayward, Maryen Lynn, Rollin Grimes, Harry Hammill
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