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Cast
Mack Swain
as Jim - a Big Hearted Sheriff
Louella Maxam
as Nell - the Girl Jim Loves
Ella Haines
as Jim's Mother
Edgar Kennedy
as Diamond Dan - Jim's Rival
Tom Kennedy
as Dan's Henchman
Joey Jacobs
as The Widow's Son
William Hauber
as The Bar Fighter
Rudy Unholz
as The Saloon Waiter
Shorty Hamilton
as Bantam Cowboy
Malcolm St. Clair
as Barfly
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1916
Runtime0h 20m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes4
DirectorFred Hibbard
WritersFred Hibbard
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.1 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsHis Bitter Pill
About His Bitter Pill
Jim, the apple of his mother's eyes, is the big-hearted galoot of a man and is sheriff of his small town. He is sweet on Nell, who he has known all his life. Just as he is about to propose to her, he finds out that he has missed his opportunity as Diamond Dan, a big city slicker, has already proposed to her, to which she's accepted.
Directed by Fred Hibbard, His Bitter Pill leans on a strong ensemble — Mack Swain, Louella Maxam, Ella Haines — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1916.
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