An Expensive Visit (1915) | Early Lubin Silent Comedy with Oliver Hardy

An Expensive Visit (1915) is a one-reel silent comedy produced by the Lubin Manufacturing Company, directed by Will Louis and written by Edwin R. Coffin
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. It features Oliver Hardy (credited as “Jack”) and a cast including Ed Lawrence, Raymond McKee, and Ben Walker
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Plot Summary: A college student’s dad comes to visit, leading to a series of comedic ruses—cross-dressing and schemes to keep the father entertained (and the money flowing)
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. This rare Lubin short survives in the Library of Congress archive
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🎬 Year: 1915
🎞️ Runtime: ~12 minutes (one reel)
🏭 Studio: Lubin Manufacturing Company
🎥 Format: Silent • Black & White
📺 Uploaded by: Old Hollywood Nostalgia
🕊️ Public Domain

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