Billy Blazes, Esq.
Synopsis
Billy Blazes confronts Crooked Charley, who has been ruling the town of Peaceful Vale through fear and violence.
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Harold Lloyd
Billy Blazes
Bebe Daniels
Nell
Harry 'Snub' Pollard
Sheriff 'Gun Shy' Gallagher
Sammy Brooks
Townsman (uncredited)
Billy Fay
(Uncredited)
James A. Fitzgerald
Waiter (Uncredited)
Max Hamburger
Townsman (Uncredited)
Estelle Harrison
Townswoman summoning Gun Shy (Uncredited)
Lew Harvey
Gunfighting Townsman (Uncredited)
Wally Howe
Wally Howe (Uncredited)
Dee Lampton
Townsman/Indian Woman (Uncredited)
Fred C. Newmeyer
Fleeing chinese man (Uncredited)
Bob O'Connor
Townsman (Uncredited)
Noah Young
Crooked Charley (Uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 6, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hal Roach
- Screenplay & Story
- Hal Roach, H.M. Walker
- Original Title
- Billy Blazes, Esq.
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- Rolin Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hal Roach
Hal Roach, H.M. Walker
Walter Lundin
Hal Roach
Department Leadership Roster
Hal Roach
Director
Walter Lundin
Director of Photography
Hal Roach
Producer
Hal Roach
Writer
H.M. Walker
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Public Domain
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Frequently Asked Questions About Billy Blazes, Esq.
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What is Billy Blazes, Esq. about?
Billy Blazes confronts Crooked Charley, who has been ruling the town of Peaceful Vale through fear and violence.
Who directed Billy Blazes, Esq.?
Billy Blazes, Esq. was directed by Hal Roach.
Who stars in Billy Blazes, Esq.?
The principal cast of Billy Blazes, Esq. includes Harold Lloyd, Bebe Daniels, Harry 'Snub' Pollard, Sammy Brooks, Billy Fay.
When was Billy Blazes, Esq. released and how long is it?
Billy Blazes, Esq. was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 13m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Billy Blazes, Esq.?
Billy Blazes, Esq. holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).