| The Slave | |
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| Directed by | Arvid E. Gillstrom |
| Written by | Rex Taylor (scenario) |
| Produced by | Louis Burstein |
| Starring | Billy West Oliver Hardy |
| Distributed by | King Bee Studios |
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Running time | 2 reels |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent[1] |
The Slave is a 1917 American silent comedy film starring Billy West and featuring Oliver Hardy. It was unusual for a silent film in that, because it told its story so plainly, subtitles or intertitles were not considered necessary.[1] It is not known whether the film currently survives.[2]
- ^ a b "Comedy Sans Subtitles". Exhibitors Herald. 6 (3). New York: Exhibitors Herald Company: 22. January 12, 1918.
- ^ Progressive Silent Film List: The Slave at silentera.com