The Pest
Originally released in 1922. The Pest is a comedy film. directed by Gilbert M. Anderson. At just 20 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Stan Laurel, Glen Cavender, and Vera Reynolds
Synopsis
Stan is Jimmy Smith, a salesman who is trying hard to pitch his Napoleon book to an uninterested customer as they stand in front of some iron gates. When an elderly gentleman approaches the two men he uses sign language to communicate to the 'customer' and they leave together. This is when Stan sees the sign for the Deaf & Dumb Institute that his subject was standing in front of. An elderly lady then walks out of the gates and Stan uses sign language in an attempt to talk to her. Of course, she is not deaf or dumb and gives him some verbal abuse for assuming so.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 3, 1922
103 years ago
Runtime
0h 20m
20 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Quality Film Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Pest about?
Stan is Jimmy Smith, a salesman who is trying hard to pitch his Napoleon book to an uninterested customer as they stand in front of some iron gates. When an elderly gentleman approaches the two me...
Who directed The Pest?
The Pest was directed by Gilbert M. Anderson.
How long is The Pest?
The Pest has a runtime of 0 hours and 20 minutes (20 minutes total).
When was The Pest released?
The Pest was released on December 3, 1922 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Pest?
The main cast of The Pest includes Stan Laurel, Glen Cavender, Vera Reynolds, Mae Laurel, Joy Winthrop.