According to Hoyle
Originally released in 1922. According to Hoyle is a comedy film. directed by W.S. Van Dyke. At just 55 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring David Butler, Helen Ferguson, and Philip Ford
Synopsis
"'Boxcar' Simmons, a tramp, represents himself as a mining millionaire in a small town. The population accepts him at his own valuation, and two of the town's 'slickers' make desperate efforts to 'take him for his roll.' One of their schemes is to sell him a worthless ranch, but he turns the tables on them by making them believe that the ranch is a veritable bed of silver ore, and then, after they buy it, he presents the major part of the proceeds to the girl who owns the place and with whom he had fallen in love." (Moving Picture World, 24 Jun 1922, p. 736.)
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 6, 1922
103 years ago
Runtime
0h 55m
55 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- David Butler Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is According to Hoyle about?
"'Boxcar' Simmons, a tramp, represents himself as a mining millionaire in a small town. The population accepts him at his own valuation, and two of the town's 'slickers' make desperate efforts to '...
Who directed According to Hoyle?
According to Hoyle was directed by W.S. Van Dyke.
How long is According to Hoyle?
According to Hoyle has a runtime of 0 hours and 55 minutes (55 minutes total).
When was According to Hoyle released?
According to Hoyle was released on May 6, 1922 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in According to Hoyle?
The main cast of According to Hoyle includes David Butler, Helen Ferguson, Philip Ford, Fred J. Butler, Harry Todd.