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Beaned by a Beanshooter

Mar 10, 1916

0h 11m

★ 0.0

Overview

Hero Handsome Harry must rescue his love interest, Lizzie, from a villainous character named Creampuff. Harry is repeatedly "beaned" by a beanshooter in the hands of a villainous boy and then Creampuff, but he overcomes the obstacles, defeats Creampuff, and ultimately is arrested for carrying a concealed weapon before being freed by the triumph of justice.

Genres

Comedy

Production Companies

Vitagraph Company of America

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Cast

The Gallant Hero

Charles Richman

The Sky Maiden

Arline Pretty

The Hero's Pal

Leo Delaney

The Pal's Loved One

Ethel Corcoran

The Villainous Count

William R. Dunn

The Equally Villainous Baron

Edward Elkas

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