The Pest
Synopsis
Stan is Jimmy Smith, a salesman who is trying hard to pitch his Napoleon book to an uninterested customer as they stand in front of some iron gates. When an elderly gentleman approaches the two men he uses sign language to communicate to the 'customer' and they leave together. This is when Stan sees the sign for the Deaf & Dumb Institute that his subject was standing in front of. An elderly lady then walks out of the gates and Stan uses sign language in an attempt to talk to her. Of course, she is not deaf or dumb and gives him some verbal abuse for assuming so.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 3, 1922
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gilbert M. Anderson
- Original Title
- The Pest
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Quality Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gilbert M. Anderson
Irving G. Ries
Gilbert M. Anderson
Department Leadership Roster
Gilbert M. Anderson
Producer
Gilbert M. Anderson
Director
Irving G. Ries
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pest
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What is The Pest about?
Stan is Jimmy Smith, a salesman who is trying hard to pitch his Napoleon book to an uninterested customer as they stand in front of some iron gates. When an elderly gentleman approaches the two men he uses sign language to communicate to the 'customer' and they leave together. This is when Stan sees the sign for the Deaf & Dumb Institute that his subject was standing in front of. An elderly lady then walks out of the gates and Stan uses sign language in an attempt to talk to her. Of course, she is not deaf or dumb and gives him some verbal abuse for assuming so.
Who directed The Pest?
The Pest was directed by Gilbert M. Anderson.
Who stars in The Pest?
The principal cast of The Pest includes Stan Laurel, Glen Cavender, Vera Reynolds, Mae Laurel, Joy Winthrop.
When was The Pest released and how long is it?
The Pest was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Pest?
The Pest holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).