A Prohibition Monkey
Synopsis
The town of Beer Bottle Bend is so tough that the babies chew tobacco. It is run in a high, wide, and handsome manner by the owner of Riley's Saloon. There is a little church in the town built in haste many years ago but it has been securely boarded up for years. Mr. Riley intended it to remain so for his Sunday business was booming. A traveling evangelist who learned his profession as a circus performer arrives in the town with Charles Bullephant, a peevish elephant; Joe Martin, a highly-cultured orang-outang; and Buster, a famous trained horse. With help from his friends, he sets out to make Beer Bottle Bend a church-going community.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 13, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Campbell
- Original Title
- A Prohibition Monkey
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Campbell
Department Leadership Roster
William Campbell
Director
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What is A Prohibition Monkey about?
The town of Beer Bottle Bend is so tough that the babies chew tobacco. It is run in a high, wide, and handsome manner by the owner of Riley's Saloon. There is a little church in the town built in haste many years ago but it has been securely boarded up for years. Mr. Riley intended it to remain so for his Sunday business was booming. A traveling evangelist who learned his profession as a circus performer arrives in the town with Charles Bullephant, a peevish elephant; Joe Martin, a highly-cultured orang-outang; and Buster, a famous trained horse. With help from his friends, he sets out to make Beer Bottle Bend a church-going community.
Who directed A Prohibition Monkey?
A Prohibition Monkey was directed by William Campbell.
Who stars in A Prohibition Monkey?
The principal cast of A Prohibition Monkey includes Joe Martin, Mrs. Joe Martin, Fontaine La Rue, Frank Hayes, Robert McKenzie.
When was A Prohibition Monkey released and how long is it?
A Prohibition Monkey was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 30m.