A Country Hero
Synopsis
Fatty plays a village blacksmith in “Jazzville,” an imaginary rural village. There is a rivalry between Fatty and Cy Klone, the garage owner, over the affections of a pretty schoolteacher. A city chap unites the two rivals when he tries to steal the girl. An annual village ball features amateur talent in vaudeville stunts with Keaton as a wriggling Fatima who charms a long black stocking from a cigar box like a snake. The film is presumed lost.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 10, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roscoe Arbuckle
- Screenplay & Story
- Roscoe Arbuckle
- Original Title
- A Country Hero
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Comique Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roscoe Arbuckle
Roscoe Arbuckle
Herbert Warren
Joseph M. Schenck
Department Leadership Roster
Roscoe Arbuckle
Director
Joseph M. Schenck
Producer
Herbert Warren
Editor
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 A Country Hero
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What is A Country Hero about?
Fatty plays a village blacksmith in “Jazzville,” an imaginary rural village. There is a rivalry between Fatty and Cy Klone, the garage owner, over the affections of a pretty schoolteacher. A city chap unites the two rivals when he tries to steal the girl. An annual village ball features amateur talent in vaudeville stunts with Keaton as a wriggling Fatima who charms a long black stocking from a cigar box like a snake. The film is presumed lost.
Who directed A Country Hero?
A Country Hero was directed by Roscoe Arbuckle.
Who stars in A Country Hero?
The principal cast of A Country Hero includes Roscoe Arbuckle, Buster Keaton, Al St. John, Alice Lake, Joe Keaton.
When was A Country Hero released and how long is it?
A Country Hero was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Country Hero?
A Country Hero holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).