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Pool Sharks (1915): Cast

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Pool Sharks is a 1915 short comedy directed by Edwin Middleton, starring Larry Westford as Pool Adversary, W.C. Fields and Bud Ross. It runs 10 minutes.

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Pool Sharks (1915) movie poster
Released
Runtime
10 min
Director
Edwin Middleton
Genre
Comedy
Studio
Gaumont
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Pool Sharks About?

The premise of Pool Sharks without spoilers.

Two romantic rivals play a game of pool Two romantic rivals play a game of pool for the hand of their lady love. W.C. Field’s debut film.

Pool Sharks Themes & Keywords

· 33 tags
  • slapstick comedy
  • fighting over a woman
  • billiard game
  • love triangle
  • older man younger woman relationship
  • top hat
  • plaid suit
  • fighting over a chair
  • pushed off a chair
  • spitball
  • biting someone's finger
  • straw hat
+21 more
  • one reeler
  • hit with a pool cue
  • doused with water
  • goldfish
  • toupee pulled off
  • hiding in a rain barrel
  • pool shark
  • trapdoor
  • hit with a billiard ball
  • romantic rival
  • falling out of a hammock
  • pool
  • picnic
  • billiards
  • trick photography
  • stop action
  • romantic rivalry
  • rain barrel
  • eye gouging
  • contest pool
  • stop motion
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Cast & crew

Pool Sharks Cast & Characters

Larry Westford leads the cast as Pool Adversary, with W.C. Fields and Bud Ross as Primary Pool Adversary. Directed by Edwin Middleton; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Edwin Middleton

One more film directed by Edwin Middleton: Lime Kiln Club Field Day.

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Details

Pool Sharks Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “The Pool Shark” and “Акулы бильярда”.

Also known as
  • The Pool Shark
  • Акулы бильярда
  • 鲨鱼池

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FAQ

Pool Sharks FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Pool Sharks, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Pool Sharks?

Pool Sharks runs 10 minutes.

When was Pool Sharks released?

Pool Sharks was released on September 19, 1915.

Who directed Pool Sharks?

Pool Sharks was directed by Edwin Middleton.

More films by Edwin Middleton

Who is in the cast of Pool Sharks?

Pool Sharks stars Larry Westford as Pool Adversary, W.C. Fields and Bud Ross as Primary Pool Adversary, among 4 credited actors.

Does Pool Sharks have a post-credit scene?

No. Pool Sharks has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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