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The Rough House (1917)

Movie ★ 5.5 20 min

Comedy

Living under the same roof with his newly-wed wife and his mother-in-law, a careless Mr Rough sets the nuptial bedroom on fire, as the residence's cook tries to woo the maid who only has eyes for the charming delivery boy. As one thing leads to another, Mr Rough ends up preparing dinner for a pair of duplicitous guests, when, clearly, he should be staying out of the kitchen. Does Mrs Rough know the visitors' true intentions? But, above all, how will this disastrous dinner party at the Rough house end?

Roscoe Arbuckle Director Buster Keaton Director Buster Keaton Writer

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Quick facts

Released
June 25, 1917
Runtime
20 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0008523
Language
Studio
Comique Film Company

Themes

Cast

Roscoe Arbuckle Roscoe Arbuckle Mr. Rough Al St. John Al St. John Cook Buster Keaton Buster Keaton Gardener / Delivery Boy / Cop Alice Lake Alice Lake Mrs. Rough Agnes Neilson Mother-in-Law Glen Cavender Glen Cavender Josephine Stevens Josephine Stevens Maid

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Rough House about?
Living under the same roof with his newly-wed wife and his mother-in-law, a careless Mr Rough sets the nuptial bedroom on fire, as the residence's cook tries to woo the maid who only has eyes for the charming delivery boy. As one thing leads to another, Mr Rough ends up preparing dinner for a pair of duplicitous guests, when, clearly, he should be staying out of the kitchen. Does Mrs Rough know the visitors' true intentions? But, above all, how will this disastrous dinner party at the Rough house end?
Who directed The Rough House?
The Rough House was directed by Roscoe Arbuckle, Buster Keaton.
Who stars in The Rough House?
The Rough House stars Roscoe Arbuckle, Al St. John, Buster Keaton, Alice Lake.
When was The Rough House released?
The Rough House is a 1917 comedy film.
Where can I watch The Rough House?
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