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His Bitter Pill
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His Bitter Pill

1916-04-30 · 20 min · ★ 5.1

Comedy

Jim, the apple of his mother's eyes, is the big-hearted galoot of a man and is sheriff of his small town. He is sweet on Nell, who he has known all his life. Just as he is about to propose to her, he finds out that he has missed his opportunity as Diamond Dan, a big city slicker, has already proposed to her, to which she's accepted.

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Directors
Fred Hibbard
Production companies
Keystone Film Company
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Mack SwainMack SwainJim - a Big Hearted Sheriff
Louella MaxamLouella MaxamNell - the Girl Jim Loves
Ella HainesJim's Mother
Edgar KennedyEdgar KennedyDiamond Dan - Jim's Rival
Tom KennedyTom KennedyDan's Henchman
Joey JacobsThe Widow's Son
William HauberThe Bar Fighter
Rudy UnholzThe Saloon Waiter
Shorty HamiltonShorty HamiltonBantam Cowboy
Malcolm St. ClairMalcolm St. ClairBarfly
Billy GilbertBarfly

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