A Country Hero (1917): cast, story & where to watch
1917 · Film
Released in 1917, A Country Hero is a comedy film directed by Roscoe Arbuckle, running about 20 minutes.
What it’s about. Fatty plays a village blacksmith in “Jazzville,” an imaginary rural village. There is a rivalry between Fatty and Cy Klone, the garage owner, over the affections of a pretty schoolteacher. A city chap unites the two rivals when he tries to steal the girl. An annual village ball features amateur talent in vaudeville stunts with Keaton as a wriggling Fatima who charms a long black stocking from a cigar box like a snake. The film is presumed lost.
Who’s in it. A Country Hero stars Roscoe Arbuckle as Village Blacksmith, Buster Keaton as Vaudeville Artist, Al St. John as City Gent and Alice Lake as Schoolteacher, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Country Hero page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Country Hero tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Country Hero (1917)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Country Hero change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in A Country Hero?
- A Country Hero stars Roscoe Arbuckle, Buster Keaton, Al St. John, Alice Lake and Joe Keaton.
- When was A Country Hero released?
- A Country Hero was released in 1917, with a runtime of about 20 minutes.