01 Jan 1914
New Desk
Karl Valentin gets a new desk which absolutely does not fit his needs. He tries to solve the problem in some really strange ways.
The Dentist
An unconventional dentist deals with patients in slapstick fashion.
Top Billed Cast
W.C. Fields Dentist
Marjorie Kane Mary - Dentist's Daughter
Arnold Gray Arthur the Iceman
Dorothy Granger Patient (Miss Peppitone)
Elise Cavanna Patient (Miss Mason)
Zedna Farley Dental Assistant
Joseph Belmont Mr. Benford - Man Hit by a Golf Ball
Billy Bletcher Mr. Foliage - Bearded Patient
Joe Bordeaux Benford's Caddy
Harry Bowen Joe
Bobby Dunn Dentist's Caddy
George Gray Benford's Golf Partner
Barney Hellum Patient in Waiting Room
Thelma Hill Minor Role
Bud Jamison Charley Frobisher
Pete Rasch Benford's Tough Son
Emma Tansey Old Lady
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