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Frauds and Frenzies (1918): Cast

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Frauds and Frenzies is a 1918 short film starring Stan Laurel as Simp, Second Prisoner, John George and Larry Semon. It runs 21 minutes.

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Frauds and Frenzies (1918) movie poster
Released
Runtime
21 min
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Frauds and Frenzies About?

The premise of Frauds and Frenzies without spoilers.

The story is of two convicts always trying to escape, until one day when they actually manage to. They meet up with a girl and become rivals for her charms.

Frauds and Frenzies Themes & Keywords

· 42 tags
  • chain gang
  • escape from jail
  • stunts
  • father kisses daughter on the lips
  • love triangle
  • man looks up a woman's skirt
  • prison stripes
  • escaped prisoner
  • loafing
  • derby hat
  • straw hat
  • slapped in the face
+30 more
  • father daughter kiss
  • kicked in the rear
  • dancing
  • pratfall
  • sledgehammer
  • prison guard
  • slapstick comedy
  • guard shooting prisoner
  • hiding in a hollow log
  • winchester rifle
  • stepping on a rake
  • climbing over a wall
  • water fountain
  • parasol
  • mistaken identity
  • chased by police
  • text of letter on screen
  • hiding an object in one's cleavage
  • man kisses a woman's hand
  • comedy of errors
  • holding hands
  • falling off a roof
  • climbing up a pole
  • crane
  • lifted into the air
  • jumping into a moving car
  • year 1918
  • prison
  • inmate
  • convict
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Cast & crew

Frauds and Frenzies Cast & Characters

Stan Laurel leads the cast as Simp, Second Prisoner, with John George as Prisoner (uncredited) and Larry Semon as Larry, First Prisoner.

Details

Frauds and Frenzies Also Known As

Also known as “Ridolini al bagno penale”.

Also known as
  • Ridolini al bagno penale

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Frauds and Frenzies FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Frauds and Frenzies, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Frauds and Frenzies?

Frauds and Frenzies runs 21 minutes.

When was Frauds and Frenzies released?

Frauds and Frenzies was released on November 17, 1918.

Who is in the cast of Frauds and Frenzies?

Frauds and Frenzies stars Stan Laurel as Simp, Second Prisoner, John George as Prisoner (uncredited) and Larry Semon as Larry, First Prisoner.

Does Frauds and Frenzies have a post-credit scene?

No. Frauds and Frenzies has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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