The Soilers (1923): Cast
The Soilers is a 1923 short film directed by Ralph Ceder, starring Stan Laurel as Bob Canister, James Finlayson and Billy Engle. It runs 24 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 24 min
- Director
- Ralph Ceder
- Studio
- Hal Roach Studios
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Soilers About?
The premise of The Soilers without spoilers.
During the Alaska gold rush, a miner hits the motherlode, but a corrupt sheriff jumps his claim, leading to a tremendous fight.
The Soilers Themes & Keywords
· 43 tags- klondike gold rush
- 1890s
- 19th century
- gold rush
- gay
- real life husband and wife acting together
- gold prospecting
- musket
- corset
- coins
- paper money
- comedy of errors
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- colt peacemaker
- shootout
- saloon
- shot in the butt
- ford model t
- hands up
- meerschaum pipe
- raincoat
- secret entrance behind bookcase
- afraid of mouse
- hanging from a chandelier
- fighting over a gun
- letter opener
- gay character
- thrown through a table
- held at gunpoint
- hit with a chair
- falling out a window
- tattered clothing
- black eye
- hit on the head by falling object
- hit on the head with a falling flower pot
- garbage man
- claim
- sheriff
- alaska
- gold
- fistfight
- corruption
- claim jumper
- gay cowboy
The Soilers Cast & Characters
Stan Laurel leads the cast as Bob Canister, with James Finlayson as Smacknamara and Billy Engle as Prospector. Directed by Ralph Ceder; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ralph Ceder
- Stan Laurel as Bob Canister
- James Finlayson as Smacknamara
- Billy Engle as Prospector
- Eddie Baker as Prospector
Also Starring in The Soilers
· 4 more- Katherine Grant
- Ena Gregory Girl
- Mae Laurel Woman In Saloon
- Glenn Tryon
More from Ralph Ceder
More films directed by Ralph Ceder: A Fool’s Advice, April Fool, Near Dublin and Zeb vs. Paprika.
The Soilers Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Stan és Pan: Aranyásók” and “Le héros de l'Alaska”.
- Also known as
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- Stan és Pan: Aranyásók
- Le héros de l'Alaska
- Старатели
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The Soilers FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Soilers, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Soilers?
The Soilers runs 24 minutes.
When was The Soilers released?
The Soilers was released on November 24, 1923.
Who directed The Soilers?
The Soilers was directed by Ralph Ceder.
More films by Ralph Ceder Who is in the cast of The Soilers?
The Soilers stars Stan Laurel as Bob Canister, James Finlayson as Smacknamara and Billy Engle as Prospector, among 8 credited actors.
Does The Soilers have a post-credit scene?
No. The Soilers has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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