When Knights Were Cold (1923)

When Knights Were Cold

1923

Comedy

Synopsis

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.

Credits

Director

Frank Fouce

Cast

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

Catherine Bennett as Princess Elizabeth New Jersey, a Swell Eve

Dot Farley as (uncredited)

Harry De More as King Epsom, a Good Knight

Mae Laurel as Countess Out, a Classy Eve

Scotty MacGregor as Sir Chief Raspberry, a Rough Knight

Stan Laurel as Lord Helpus, a Slippery Knight

Stanhope Wheatcroft as Prince of Pluto, a Bad Knight