A Small Town Idol
Synopsis
In Sleepytown, cross-eyed Sam Smith and Mary Brown are about to get married. But the scoundrel, Jim Jones, wants Mary for himself. Jim uses a publicity still that Sam sent away for against him to show Sam the cad in the eyes of Mary. Disgraced and without Mary, Sam leaves town and heads for Hollywood to redeem himself. Despite not being typical leading man material, Sam is able to make a success of it in Hollywood, and wants to return to Sleepytown a new man and to get Mary back. But Jim will not give Mary up without a fight, he using any means, including lying, to turn the town, including Mary, against Sam, their newly beloved hometown son. This 1939 version was re-edited from a 1921 film with added sound.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 11, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Erle C. Kenton
- Original Title
- A Small Town Idol
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 21m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Erle C. Kenton
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Erle C. Kenton
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What is A Small Town Idol about?
In Sleepytown, cross-eyed Sam Smith and Mary Brown are about to get married. But the scoundrel, Jim Jones, wants Mary for himself. Jim uses a publicity still that Sam sent away for against him to show Sam the cad in the eyes of Mary. Disgraced and without Mary, Sam leaves town and heads for Hollywood to redeem himself. Despite not being typical leading man material, Sam is able to make a success of it in Hollywood, and wants to return to Sleepytown a new man and to get Mary back. But Jim will not give Mary up without a fight, he using any means, including lying, to turn the town, including Mary, against Sam, their newly beloved hometown son. This 1939 version was re-edited from a 1921 film with added sound.
Who directed A Small Town Idol?
A Small Town Idol was directed by Erle C. Kenton.
Who stars in A Small Town Idol?
The principal cast of A Small Town Idol includes Ben Turpin, Phyllis Haver, Ramon Novarro, Marie Prevost.
When was A Small Town Idol released and how long is it?
A Small Town Idol was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 21m.