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Will Roger
Comedies
n^^y N the world of entertainV^T^Al ment Will Rogers has ^11^ achieved a remarkable v2S^ reputation as a philosopher and humorist. His comments on topics of the day and his gibes at people in high places have caused him to be sought as a writer and speaker. He brings to the films a new type of comedy in his own inimitable style.
You can laugh with Will in "Uncensored Movies," or chuckle over his problem with Kerosene cake in "The Cake Eater"!
There is only one Will Rogers.
WiU Rogers in "Husllin' Hank"
No. C 11 Two Reels $3.50
Hank Hustle, who can't live up to his name, has the gift of attracting to himself all the stray animals on the ranch. An Eastern female photographer of animal life hires Hank to aid her in filming the wild life of the country. It is hard to imagine Will Rogers as a cameraman, but he proves his ability by chasing a bear and photographing him by flashlight, so alarming the animal that it turns on the artistic female photographer and puts her to rout.
Will Rogers in "Just Passin' Through"
No. C 12 Three Reels $5.25
Will, a "Knight of the Road," arrives in town hungry, the day before Thanksgiving, and finds that the only free dinner is to be given in the city jail. In order to be among those present he pretends that he has stolen a furpiece, but is recognized as a hobo and arrested on that charge. The sheriff's daughter persuades her father to release him because of the holiday and he is discharged just as the turkey is served. Will's ingenuity serves him in good stead and he manages to "stick around" long enough to acquire a goodly portion of the big meal.
Will Rogers in "Uncensored Movies"
No. C 15 Three Reels $5.25
The Cleaner Screen League has gotten all fussed up over the scandals at Hollywood, and has sent Mr. Lem Skagwillow to investigate. Lem gets the lowdown on some shocking things, and on his return gives an illustrated lecture at Cooper's Corners. It is quite natural for this serious minded investigator to see himself in the role of the hero and his impersonations of William S. Hart and Tom Mix are overwhelmingly successful with the ladies of the audience.