Single Handed
Synopsis
Hector MacKnight, known to the townspeople as "Goofy" and an irritatingly terrible fiddler, is innocently drawn into a rigged poker game. A general fight brings the sheriff, and a chase ensues. Before the confusion is ended and Hector cleared, he meets Ruth Randolph and becomes involved in a circus while trying to recover the other half of her treasure map.
Top Cast
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Hoot Gibson
Hector MacKnight
Elinor Field
Ruth Randolph
Percy Challenger
Professor Weighoff
William Steele
Windy Smith
Philip Sleeman
Gypsy Joe
Dick La Reno
Sheriff Simpel
Mack V. Wright
Milo
Tom McGuire
Macklin
Gordon McGregor
The Boss
W.T. McCulley
Ringmaster
Charles Murphy
Foreman
Robert McKenzie
Manager
Sidney De Gray
Rancher
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 25, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Sedgwick
- Screenplay & Story
- George C. Hull, Edward Sedgwick
- Original Title
- Single Handed
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Sedgwick
George C. Hull, Edward Sedgwick
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Sedgwick
Director
George C. Hull
Writer
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
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Single Handed.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Single Handed
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Single Handed about?
Hector MacKnight, known to the townspeople as "Goofy" and an irritatingly terrible fiddler, is innocently drawn into a rigged poker game. A general fight brings the sheriff, and a chase ensues. Before the confusion is ended and Hector cleared, he meets Ruth Randolph and becomes involved in a circus while trying to recover the other half of her treasure map.
Who directed Single Handed?
Single Handed was directed by Edward Sedgwick.
Who stars in Single Handed?
The principal cast of Single Handed includes Hoot Gibson, Elinor Field, Percy Challenger, William Steele, Philip Sleeman.
When was Single Handed released and how long is it?
Single Handed was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Single Handed?
Single Handed holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).