Good-Bye, Bill
Originally released in 1918. Good-Bye, Bill is a comedy/war film. directed by John Emerson. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Shirley Mason, Ernest Truex, and Joseph Allen Sr.
Synopsis
During World War I, Herr Dresser, a German-American professor from West Hoboken, New Jersey, invents a "mustache fixer," which stiffens the whiskers, making the wearer look very fierce. Much to the consternation of Dresser's daughter Elsie, a patriotic American, Kaiser Wilhelm calls them to Berlin to begin mass production of the tonic for the German army. Elsie's boyfriend, Teddy Swift, is particularly disturbed by this turn of events and decides to earn enough money to follow her to Germany. When the United States joins the war, Teddy is among the first to enlist, and soon he finds himself in Berlin trying to help Elsie escape from prison. After several narrow escapes, the two make their way to the mustache factory and blow it up. Brought before the Kaiser, they are rescued when American troops storm the palace, and the Kaiser loses his mustache and the war.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
- John Emerson & Anita Loos Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Good-Bye, Bill about?
During World War I, Herr Dresser, a German-American professor from West Hoboken, New Jersey, invents a "mustache fixer," which stiffens the whiskers, making the wearer look very fierce. Much to the...
Who directed Good-Bye, Bill?
Good-Bye, Bill was directed by John Emerson.
How long is Good-Bye, Bill?
Good-Bye, Bill has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was Good-Bye, Bill released?
Good-Bye, Bill was released on December 15, 1918 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Good-Bye, Bill?
The main cast of Good-Bye, Bill includes Shirley Mason, Ernest Truex, Joseph Allen Sr., Joseph Burke, Carl De Planta.