Bright Lights
“"Some Queen - and then some!"”
Synopsis
The manager of a small town hotel installs a cabaret in an attempt to achieve the standard set by restaurants in the large cities. His effort is ludicrous because of the fact that his talent is all recruited from the help in the hotel. Roscoe, the cook, is forced to appear in a dress suit and when Al St. John appears from the bar there is a lively rivalry between the two for the applause of the crowd. Mabel, the waitress, vies with a professional dancer from the city. Into this setting comes William Jefferson, a polished sharper, who takes the innocent Mabel by storm.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 20, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roscoe Arbuckle
- Original Title
- Bright Lights
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Keystone Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roscoe Arbuckle
Department Leadership Roster
Roscoe Arbuckle
Director
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 Bright Lights
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What is Bright Lights about?
The manager of a small town hotel installs a cabaret in an attempt to achieve the standard set by restaurants in the large cities. His effort is ludicrous because of the fact that his talent is all recruited from the help in the hotel. Roscoe, the cook, is forced to appear in a dress suit and when Al St. John appears from the bar there is a lively rivalry between the two for the applause of the crowd. Mabel, the waitress, vies with a professional dancer from the city. Into this setting comes William Jefferson, a polished sharper, who takes the innocent Mabel by storm.
Who directed Bright Lights?
Bright Lights was directed by Roscoe Arbuckle.
Who stars in Bright Lights?
The principal cast of Bright Lights includes Roscoe Arbuckle, Mabel Normand, William Jefferson, Al St. John, Minta Durfee.
When was Bright Lights released and how long is it?
Bright Lights was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bright Lights?
Bright Lights holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).