

The City Slicker
1918-06-02 · 12 min · ★ 5.2
Our hero gets a job at a hotel in the country and proceeds to introduce some changes, installing gadgets and time-saving devices.
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- Directors
- Gilbert Pratt
- Production companies
- Rolin Films
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Harold LloydHarold
Harry 'Snub' PollardSnub / The Bell Boy / The Cook
Bebe DanielsThe Girl
Helen GilmoreGirl's Mother
William BlaisdellBebe's rejected suitor
Sammy Brooks
Lige Conley(as Lige Cromley)
William Gillespie
Wally Howe
Dee LamptonDriver
Gus LeonardOld man playing checkers
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