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Two-Gun Gussie

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Two-Gun Gussie
Directed byAlfred J. Goulding
Written byH. M. Walker
Produced byHal Roach
StarringHarold Lloyd
CinematographyWalter Lundin
Release date
  • May 19, 1918 (1918-05-19)
Running time
8 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguagesSilent
English intertitles

Two-Gun Gussie is a 1918 American short comedy film featuring Harold Lloyd.

Plot

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Gussie (Harold Lloyd) is a mild-mannered easterner who finds employment as a piano player in a rowdy western saloon. Dagger-Tooth Dan, the toughest character in town, sees two letters the local sheriff has received. One includes a picture of him, from another western sheriff, with a warning that Dan is a violent menace. The other letter contains a photo of Gussie and a check from his father, asking the sheriff to gave the check to Gussie. Dan switches the photos in the envelopes so that he receives Gussie's check. Furthermore, the sheriff now believes that Gussie is a violent gunman. Within a short time, the entire town is scared of Gussie's reputation. Gussie himself starts to believe he is a tough guy. Inevitably, Gussie clashes with Dagger-Tooth Dan.

Cast

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Reception

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Like many American films of the time, Two-Gun Gussie was subject to restrictions and cuts by city and state film censorship boards. For example, the Chicago Board of Censors cut the vulgar action of a man after being shot in the posterior.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Official Cut-Outs by the Chicago Board of Censors". Exhibitors Herald. 6 (24). New York City: Exhibitors Herald Company: 31. June 8, 1918.
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