The Jolly Jilter
Synopsis
Ben Turpin, a self-proclaimed "lady killer" finds himself in a difficult romantic predicament. Currently engaged to a woman described as a "gold-digger" (played by Madeleine Hurlock), Ben decides he must first end his relationship with his former lover, a showgirl and theater dancer named Alma Bennett.
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Ben Turpin
Vigil Vancourt
Madeline Hurlock
Myrtle Murdock
Sunshine Hart
Mrs. Murdock
Alma Bennett
Alma
Irving Bacon
Tall Servant
Ruth Taylor
Alma's Maid
William McCall
Sergeant
Roger Moore
Officer
Stanley Blystone
Stage Manager
Louise Carver
Woman at Stage Door
Dave Morris
Virgil's Business Secretary
Billy Gilbert
Short Servant
Mary Maybery
Chorine
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 13, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward F. Cline
- Screenplay & Story
- Grover Jones, Randall Faye, Earle Rodney, Mack Sennett, Paul Whitman, Harry McCoy, Clarence Hennecke, Arthur Ripley
- Original Title
- The Jolly Jilter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 21m
- Production Studios
- Mack Sennett Comedies
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward F. Cline
Grover Jones, Randall Faye, Earle Rodney, Mack Sennett, Paul Whitman, Harry McCoy, Clarence Hennecke, Arthur Ripley
Department Leadership Roster
Grover Jones
Writer
Randall Faye
Writer
Earle Rodney
Writer
Mack Sennett
Writer
Paul Whitman
Writer
Harry McCoy
Writer
Clarence Hennecke
Writer
Arthur Ripley
Writer
Edward F. Cline
Director
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Jolly Jilter
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What is The Jolly Jilter about?
Ben Turpin, a self-proclaimed "lady killer" finds himself in a difficult romantic predicament. Currently engaged to a woman described as a "gold-digger" (played by Madeleine Hurlock), Ben decides he must first end his relationship with his former lover, a showgirl and theater dancer named Alma Bennett.
Who directed The Jolly Jilter?
The Jolly Jilter was directed by Edward F. Cline.
Who stars in The Jolly Jilter?
The principal cast of The Jolly Jilter includes Ben Turpin, Madeline Hurlock, Sunshine Hart, Alma Bennett, Irving Bacon.
When was The Jolly Jilter released and how long is it?
The Jolly Jilter was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 21m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Jolly Jilter?
The Jolly Jilter holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).