The Goat


1918

Brief Synopsis

A stunt double does not receive the credit for his stunts.

Film Details

Genre
Comedy
Release Date
Sep 22, 1918
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Famous Players-Lasky Corp.
Distribution Company
Famous Players-Lasky Corp.; Artcraft Pictures
Country
United States

Technical Specs

Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Film Length
4,691ft (5 reels)

Synopsis

Chuck McCarthy, an intrepid young ironworker, longs to become an actor, despite the protests of his girl, Molly O'Connors, and his family. In dashing up the frame of a building to catch actress Bijou Lamour's runaway pet monkey, he attracts the attention of the studio managers, who make him a stuntman. For a time Charles is happy executing life-risking feats and strutting around in new clothes, although the company laughs at him behind his back. When leading man Marmaduke X. Caruthers refuses to perform a particularly dangerous stunt in a war film, Chuck doubles for him and is seriously injured. The studio manager, who recognizes in the incident an opportunity to promote his star, quickly wraps Marmaduke in bandages and sends him to the hospital, while Chuck is secretly removed through the back door. The next day, the Filmcraft Company sends Chuck a check for $1,000 to keep quiet about the accident. He and Molly use the money on their honeymoon to Niagara Falls.

Film Details

Genre
Comedy
Release Date
Sep 22, 1918
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Famous Players-Lasky Corp.
Distribution Company
Famous Players-Lasky Corp.; Artcraft Pictures
Country
United States

Technical Specs

Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Film Length
4,691ft (5 reels)

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Notes

This was the first film of Fred Stone, a musical comedy star who earlier starred as the scarecrow in the stage production of The Wizard of Oz.