The Stranger
After a luckless prospecting trip, Billy starts homeward across the desert, mounted on his little burro with his pick, shovel and pack strapped up behind him. Finally he comes in sight of Red Dog Gulch and, hungry and thirsty, he pushes on toward the city. Susie is the daughter of the town drunkard. She starts out on her horse for a little ride, and a little way from town is attacked by Pedro and Little Casino, two Mexicans, who try to steal her horse. Billy happens along, runs the Mexicans off and takes Susie back to town.
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Plot Summary
A country bumpkin arrives in the city looking for his wealthy uncle, only to get caught up in a series of misadventures. He inadvertently causes chaos and confusion through his naive actions and misunderstandings. The film follows his comical attempts to navigate the urban environment and find his relative.
Critical Reception
As a silent comedy short from the early 20th century, contemporary critical reviews are scarce. However, films of this era starring Billy West and featuring Oliver Hardy were generally well-received by audiences for their slapstick humor and lighthearted entertainment. The focus was on physical comedy and visual gags to elicit laughs.
What Reviewers Say
- A typical silent comedy short of its time, relying on physical gags.
- Features early comedic performances from stars popular in the era.
- A light and amusing diversion for audiences seeking simple entertainment.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this specific silent film is unavailable due to its age and the nature of online review platforms during its release.
Fun Fact
This short film is notable for featuring a young Oliver Hardy in a supporting role before his more famous partnership with Stan Laurel.
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