Cupid’s Rival (1917): Cast
Cupid’s Rival is a 1917 short comedy directed by Arvid E. Gillstrom, starring Oliver Hardy as Poor Artist, Leo White and Billy West. It runs 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 33 min
- Director
- Arvid E. Gillstrom
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
-
English - Studio
- King Bee Studios
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Cupid’s Rival About?
The premise of Cupid’s Rival without spoilers.
In a run‑down hotel, a clumsy janitor’s antics drive the tenants to hysteria, while a struggling artist becomes convinced his girlfriend is cheating with the wealthy painter next door. Determined to uncover the truth, he resorts to a series of unconventional and increasingly desperate schemes, escalating the farcical tension throughout the building.
Cupid’s Rival Themes & Keywords
· 5 tags- it was all a dream
- artist
- janitor
- hotel
- actor shares first name with character
Cupid’s Rival Cast & Characters
Oliver Hardy leads the cast as Poor Artist, with Leo White as Rich Artist and Billy West as Janitor. Directed by Arvid E. Gillstrom; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Arvid E. Gillstrom
- Oliver Hardy as Poor Artist
- Leo White as Rich Artist
- Billy West as Janitor
- Bud Ross as Bell Boy
Also Starring in Cupid’s Rival
· 5 more- Ethelyn Gibson A Model
- Florence McLaughlin Dancer
- Mary Ross Janitor's wife
- Joe Cohen Landlord
- Ethel Marie Burton Poor Artists' Sweetheart
More from Arvid E. Gillstrom
More films directed by Arvid E. Gillstrom: The Rogue, His Day Out, The Hobo and The Candy Kid.
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Cupid’s Rival FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Cupid’s Rival, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Cupid’s Rival?
Cupid’s Rival runs 33 minutes.
When was Cupid’s Rival released?
Cupid’s Rival was released on July 1, 1917.
Who directed Cupid’s Rival?
Cupid’s Rival was directed by Arvid E. Gillstrom.
More films by Arvid E. Gillstrom Who is in the cast of Cupid’s Rival?
Cupid’s Rival stars Oliver Hardy as Poor Artist, Leo White as Rich Artist and Billy West as Janitor, among 9 credited actors.
Does Cupid’s Rival have a post-credit scene?
No. Cupid’s Rival has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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