The Sportsman

The Sportsman

"Larry and a Glorious Bouquet of Beautiful Girls in a Hilarious Comedy Scream."

1921 · 20 min · ★ 6.7 · Comedy

Larry acts as a fearless hunter who claims he is completely unfazed by small creatures like rabbits, canaries, and field mice. He remains entirely unafraid when dealing with the dozens of wives belonging to a Sultan. True panic sets in—and his bravado vanishes—when a half-dozen lions are suddenly let loose inside a conservatory, leading to signature slapstick acrobatics and frantic chase sequences.

Directed by Larry Semon · Written by Larry Semon

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Cast

Larry Semon The Sportsman
Lucille Carlisle The Tourist's Daughter
Al Thompson The Tourist
Frank Alexander The Sultan
Marion Aye
William Hauber Chief Bodyguard

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