The Bell Hop

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The Bell Hop
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Directed by Larry Semon
Norman Taurog
Written byLarry Semon
Norman Taurog
Produced byLarry Semon
Albert E. Smith
Starring Oliver Hardy
Cinematography Hans F. Koenekamp
Distributed by Vitagraph Company of America
Release date
  • September 18, 1921 (1921-09-18)
Running time
20 minutes
CountryUnited States
Language Silent (English intertitles)

The Bell Hop is a 1921 American silent comedy film directed by Larry Semon and Norman Taurog and featuring Oliver Hardy. [1] [2] [3]

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  1. ↑ Balducci, Anthony (January 10, 2014). The Funny Parts: A History of Film Comedy Routines and Gags. McFarland. ISBN   9780786488933 . Retrieved April 2, 2019– via Google Books.
  2. ↑ Sassen, Claudia (October 15, 2015). Larry Semon, Daredevil Comedian of the Silent Screen: A Biography and Filmography. McFarland. ISBN   9780786498222 . Retrieved April 2, 2019– via Google Books.
  3. ↑ Kelly, Shawna (April 2, 2019). Aviators in Early Hollywood. Arcadia Publishing. ISBN   9780738559025 . Retrieved April 2, 2019– via Google Books.


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