Billy Blazes, Esq.

Billy Blazes, Esq.

NR 1919 · 13 min · ★ 5.9 · Comedy, Western

Billy Blazes confronts Crooked Charley, who has been ruling the town of Peaceful Vale through fear and violence.

Directed by Hal Roach · Written by Hal Roach

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Harold Lloyd Billy Blazes
Bebe Daniels Nell
Harry 'Snub' Pollard Sheriff 'Gun Shy' Gallagher
Sammy Brooks Townsman (uncredited)
Billy Fay (Uncredited)
James A. Fitzgerald Waiter (Uncredited)
Max Hamburger Townsman (Uncredited)
Estelle Harrison Townswoman summoning Gun Shy (Uncredited)
Lew Harvey Gunfighting Townsman (Uncredited)
Wally Howe Wally Howe (Uncredited)
Dee Lampton Townsman/Indian Woman (Uncredited)
Fred C. Newmeyer Fleeing chinese man (Uncredited)

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