Single Handed
Hector MacKnight, known to the townspeople as "Goofy" and an irritatingly terrible fiddler, is innocently drawn into a rigged poker game. A general fight brings the sheriff, and a chase ensues. Before the confusion is ended and Hector cleared, he meets Ruth Randolph and becomes involved in a circus while trying to recover the other half of her treasure map. Although the treasure proves to be nothing more than a prehistoric jawbone, Hector receives a reward for capturing the crooks that enables him to marry Ruth.
- Runtime
- 50m
- Released
- 1923
Details
Release year: 1923
Storyline
Hector MacKnight, known to the townspeople as "Goofy" and an irritatingly terrible fiddler, is innocently drawn into a rigged poker game. A general fight brings the sheriff, and a chase ensues. Before the confusion is ended and Hector cleared, he meets Ruth Randolph and becomes involved in a circus while trying to recover the other half of her treasure map. Although the treasure proves to be nothing more than a prehistoric jawbone, Hector receives a reward for capturing the crooks that enables him to marry Ruth.
Top credits
- Hoot Gibson — Hector MacKnight
- Elinor Field — Ruth Randolph
- Percy Challenger — Professor Weighoff
- William Steele — Windy Smith