Overview

Sam, a young man in a small town, is accused of being a thief. Unable to prove his innocence--and not knowing that he's being framed by a local villain to keep him away from pretty young Mary, the town beauty whom the villain wants for himself--he leaves town and goes to Hollywood to become an actor. He eventually returns home to town as a star, but once again finds himself the victim of the town villain, who this time abducts sweet young Mary. Sam must use all his acting skills to track down the villain and save Mary.

Cast

Ben Turpin, James Finlayson, Phyllis Haver, Bert Roach, Charles Murray, Marie Prevost, Billy Bevan, Ramon Novarro

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What is "A Small Town Idol" about?

Sam, a young man in a small town, is accused of being a thief. Unable to prove his innocence--and not knowing that he's being framed by a local villain to keep him away from pretty young Mary, the town beauty whom the villain wants for himself--he leaves town and goes to Hollywood to become an actor. He eventually returns home to town as a star, but once again finds himself the victim of the town villain, who this time abducts sweet young Mary. Sam must use all his acting skills to track down the villain and save Mary.

When was "A Small Town Idol" released?

A Small Town Idol was released in 1921.

Who stars in "A Small Town Idol"?

The cast includes Ben Turpin, James Finlayson, Phyllis Haver, Bert Roach.

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