The Sawmill

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The Sawmill
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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 byVitagraph Company of America
Release date
  • January 1, 1922 (1922-01-01)
Running time
25 minutes
CountryUnited States
Language Silent (English intertitles)

The Sawmill is a 1922 American silent comedy short film directed by Larry Semon and featuring Oliver Hardy. [1] The Sawmill was shot at Hume Lake. [2] [3]

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References

  1. "Progressive Silent Film List: The Sawmill". silentera.com. Retrieved July 29, 2010.
  2. "PLAYS AND PLAYERS". Los Angeles Herald. No. #241. September 9, 1921. Retrieved February 26, 2016.
  3. Semon, Larry; Taurog, Norman (January 1, 1922), The Sawmill , retrieved February 26, 2016