The Villain_
In The Villain, Billy attempted something a little different. He's still imitating Chaplin, but this time he's playing the wicked, top-hatted Charlie found in some of his earliest Keystone appearances (e.g. Mabel at the Wheel), the ones where Charlie himself seemed to be imitating the studio's recently departed Ford Sterling. Throughout this short there is much spoofing of old-time melodramas, a frequent motif of Sterling's comedies.
Starring
Billy West, Oliver Hardy, Florence McLaughlin
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Villain was released 109 years ago in 1917.
Overview
In The Villain, Billy attempted something a little different. He's still imitating Chaplin, but this time he's playing the wicked, top-hatted Charlie found i...
The Villain is a Comedy film with a runtime of 0h 21m.
CAST (7)
Billy West
The Villain
Oliver Hardy
Nell
FM
Florence McLaughlin
Florence
Bud Ross
Nell's Sweetheart
EG
Ethelyn Gibson
Unknown role
Leo White
Unknown role
JC
Joe Cohen
Unknown role
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Villain about?
In The Villain, Billy attempted something a little different. He's still imitating Chaplin, but this time he's playing the wicked, top-hatted Charlie found in some of his earliest Keystone appearances (e.g. Mabel at the Wheel), the ones where Charlie himself seemed to be imitating the studio's recently departed Ford Sterling. Throughout this short there is much spoofing of old-time melodramas, a frequent motif of Sterling's comedies.
How long is The Villain?
The Villain has a runtime of 21 minutes (0h 21m).
Who stars in The Villain?
The cast of The Villain includes Billy West, Oliver Hardy, Florence McLaughlin, Bud Ross, Ethelyn Gibson.
What is the rating of The Villain?
The Villain has a rating of 5.5 out of 10 based on 2 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Comedy
