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In The Villain, Billy attempted something a little different. He's still imitating Chaplin, but this time he's playing the wicked, top-hatted Charlie found in some of his earliest Keystone appearances (e.g. Mabel at the Wheel), the ones where Charlie himself seemed to be imitating the studio's recently departed Ford Sterling. Throughout this short there is much spoofing of old-time melodramas, a frequent motif of Sterling's comedies.
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How long is The Villain?
The Villain has a runtime of 21m ( and 21 minutes).
Who directed The Villain?
The Villain was directed by Arvid E. Gillstrom and released in 1917.
What genre is The Villain?
The Villain is a Comedy film (1917).
Who stars in The Villain?
The cast of The Villain includes Billy West, Oliver Hardy, Florence McLaughlin, Bud Ross, Ethelyn Gibson.
What is the TMDB rating for The Villain?
The Villain has a TMDB rating of 5.5/10 based on 2 votes.
