
Hard Knocks and Love Taps
Synopsis
When a well off man from the city arrives in a hick town to woo a wealthy widow, he encounters first an ornery model T ride to the shabby hotel, then his rival for the widow as they go on to a local fair. tempers flair and a challenge to a boxing match is met.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Charles Murray
Plato Mulligan
James Finlayson
Plato's Rival
Charlotte Mineau
The Widow
Kathryn McGuire
The Village Belle
Marvin Loback
The Belle's Sweetheart
Andy Clyde
The Sweetheart's Rival
Al Cooke
The Jack of All Trades
Billy Armstrong
The School Bully (uncredited)
Bynunsky Hyman
The Elevator Operator (uncredited)
Patrick Kelly
The Drummer (uncredited)
Gordon Lewis
The Trombonist (uncredited)
John J. Richardson
The Cider Server (uncredited)
Tiny Ward
The Pupil's Father (uncredited)
Ford West
The Fiddling Photographer (uncredited)
Bud Ross
The Fighter (uncredited)
Kalla Pasha
The Referee (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 24, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Del Ruth
- Original Title
- Hard Knocks and Love Taps
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Mack Sennett Comedies, Associated First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Del Ruth
Perry Evans, Fred Jackman
Mack Sennett
Department Leadership Roster
Roy Del Ruth
Director
Mack Sennett
Producer
Perry Evans
Director of Photography
Fred Jackman
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hard Knocks and Love Taps
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hard Knocks and Love Taps about?
When a well off man from the city arrives in a hick town to woo a wealthy widow, he encounters first an ornery model T ride to the shabby hotel, then his rival for the widow as they go on to a local fair. tempers flair and a challenge to a boxing match is met.
Who directed Hard Knocks and Love Taps?
Hard Knocks and Love Taps was directed by Roy Del Ruth.
Who stars in Hard Knocks and Love Taps?
The principal cast of Hard Knocks and Love Taps includes Charles Murray, James Finlayson, Charlotte Mineau, Kathryn McGuire, Marvin Loback.
When was Hard Knocks and Love Taps released and how long is it?
Hard Knocks and Love Taps was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 20m.



















