When Knights Were Cold

When Knights Were Cold — Plot

Though only the second half survives, here's a synopsis of what's left: Stan is a Robin Hood-type character in a medieval walled town. He's chased by an army of knights, but both he and his pursuers ride music-hall half-horse costumes in lieu of real steads. He proceeds to fight, Fairbanks-like, dozens of swordsmen at once, and defeats his rival one-on-one, leaving him to marry the princess in a state ceremony.

• Release date
• February 12, 1923
• Runtime
• 20 min
• Genres
• Comedy
• Director
• Frank Fouce

When Knights Were Cold — Cast

Stan Laurel Lord Helpus, a Slippery Knight

M

Mae Laurel Countess Out, a Classy Eve

C

Catherine Bennett Princess Elizabeth New Jersey, a Swell Eve Billy Armstrong Earl of Tabasco, a Hot Knight (as William Armstrong)

S

Scotty MacGregor Sir Chief Raspberry, a Rough Knight

W

Will Bovis Duke of Sirloin, a Tough Knight Stanhope Wheatcroft Prince of Pluto, a Bad Knight

H

Harry De More King Epsom, a Good Knight