The Pride of Pikeville

Unlikely Lothario, the less-than-dashing crossed-eyed Ben Turpin, finds himself pursued by many beautiful ladies.

Cast

Ben Turpin

as Baron Bonamo

Thelma Hill

as Pearl Pepper

Andy Clyde

as Colonel Pepper

Ruth Taylor

as Ruth Hawkins

Stanley Blystone

as Walter Yates

William McCall

as Ruth's Father

Barney Hellum

as Ludwig - the Baron's Valet

Vernon Dent

as The Train Conductor

Charles Force

as The Train Robber

Jules Hanft

as Hawkins House Guest

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