Film

When Knights Were Cold

1923 · 20m · Comedy

IMDb

6.1

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.

Stan Laurel

Lord Helpus, a Slippery Knight

Mae Laurel

Countess Out, a Classy Eve

Catherine Bennett

Princess Elizabeth New Jersey, a Swell Eve

Billy Armstrong

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

Scotty MacGregor

Sir Chief Raspberry, a Rough Knight

Will Bovis

Duke of Sirloin, a Tough Knight

Stanhope Wheatcroft

Prince of Pluto, a Bad Knight

Harry De More

King Epsom, a Good Knight

Dot Farley

(uncredited)

• Frank FouceDirector
• Gilbert M. AndersonProducer
• Irving G. RiesDirector of Photography

Release date

February 12, 1923

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

20m

Genres

Comedy