Half a Man (1925): Cast
Half a Man is a 1925 short comedy directed by Joe Rock and Harry Sweet, starring Stan Laurel as Winchell McSweeney, Blanche Payson and Julie Leonard. It runs 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 25 min
- Directors
- Joe Rock and Harry Sweet
- Genre
- Comedy
- Studio
- Standard Photoplay Company
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Half a Man About?
The premise of Half a Man without spoilers.
Laurel portrays Winchell McSweeney, a young man pushed out by his fisherman parents when they can no longer support him. He rows away from the village, but while photographing passengers he accidentally sets the boat ablaze. Stranded on an island, he is pursued by a group of women, including a towering Amazon‑size girl.
Half a Man Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- lollipop
- joe rock
- fire
- boat
Half a Man Cast & Characters
Stan Laurel leads the cast as Winchell McSweeney, with Blanche Payson as Shipwrecked Woman and Julie Leonard as Shipwrecked Woman. Directed by Joe Rock and Harry Sweet; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Joe Rock
- Co-director Harry Sweet
- Stan Laurel as Winchell McSweeney
- Blanche Payson as Shipwrecked Woman
- Julie Leonard as Shipwrecked Woman
- Tui Bow as Shipwrecked Woman
Also Starring in Half a Man
· 1 more- Murray Rock Boat Crew
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Half a Man FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Half a Man, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Half a Man?
Half a Man runs 25 minutes.
When was Half a Man released?
Half a Man was released on August 30, 1925.
Who directed Half a Man?
Half a Man was directed by Joe Rock and Harry Sweet.
More films by Joe Rock Who is in the cast of Half a Man?
Half a Man stars Stan Laurel as Winchell McSweeney, Blanche Payson as Shipwrecked Woman and Julie Leonard as Shipwrecked Woman, among 5 credited actors.
Does Half a Man have a post-credit scene?
No. Half a Man has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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