When Knights Were Cold

Overview

Though only the second half survives, here's a synopsis of what's left: Stan is a Robin Hood-type character in a medieval walled town. He's chased by an army of knights, but both he and his pursuers ride music-hall half-horse costumes in lieu of real steads. He proceeds to fight, Fairbanks-like, dozens of swordsmen at once, and defeats his rival one-on-one, leaving him to marry the princess in a state ceremony.

Directed by Frank Fouce

Top cast

Stan Laurel

Lord Helpus, a Slippery Knight

M

Mae Laurel

Countess Out, a Classy Eve

C

Catherine Bennett

Princess Elizabeth New Jersey, a Swell Eve

Billy Armstrong

Earl of Tabasco, a Hot Knight (as William Armstrong)

S

Scotty MacGregor

Sir Chief Raspberry, a Rough Knight

W

Will Bovis

Duke of Sirloin, a Tough Knight

Stanhope Wheatcroft

Prince of Pluto, a Bad Knight

H

Harry De More

King Epsom, a Good Knight

Dot Farley

(uncredited)

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