The Bell Boy
“Watch them make Things Fly in the Sleepy Village of Ouchgosh.”
Synopsis
At the Elk's Head Hotel bellhops torment the lobby, each other and guests. The elevator is powered by a stubborn horse. A sham robbery turns into a real one. And there is a chase on a runaway trolley.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 18, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roscoe Arbuckle
- Screenplay & Story
- Roscoe Arbuckle
- Original Title
- The Bell Boy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 26m
- Production Studios
- Comique Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roscoe Arbuckle
Roscoe Arbuckle
Elgin Lessley, George Peters
Herbert Warren
Joseph M. Schenck
Department Leadership Roster
Roscoe Arbuckle
Screenplay
Herbert Warren
Editor
Roscoe Arbuckle
Director
Joseph M. Schenck
Producer
Elgin Lessley
Director of Photography
George Peters
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bell Boy
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What is The Bell Boy about?
At the Elk's Head Hotel bellhops torment the lobby, each other and guests. The elevator is powered by a stubborn horse. A sham robbery turns into a real one. And there is a chase on a runaway trolley.
Who directed The Bell Boy?
The Bell Boy was directed by Roscoe Arbuckle.
Who stars in The Bell Boy?
The principal cast of The Bell Boy includes Roscoe Arbuckle, Buster Keaton, Al St. John, Alice Lake, Joe Keaton.
When was The Bell Boy released and how long is it?
The Bell Boy was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 26m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Bell Boy?
The Bell Boy holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).