The Sawmill (1922): cast, story & where to watch
1922 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1922, The Sawmill is an action, comedy and romance film directed by Norman Taurog, running about 25 minutes.
What it’s about. A bumbling sawmill employee tries to win the hand of the owner's daughter while staying out of the clutches of the mill's bullying foreman.
Who’s in it. The Sawmill stars Larry Semon as The Dumb-Bell, Oliver Hardy as The Foreman, Frank Alexander as Mill Owner and Kathleen O'Connor as The Boss's Daughter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, The Sawmill has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sawmill page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sawmill tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sawmill (1922)?
- In US, The Sawmill is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Sawmill worth watching?
- The Sawmill holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sawmill?
- The Sawmill stars Larry Semon, Oliver Hardy, Frank Alexander, Kathleen O'Connor and Ann Hastings.
- When was The Sawmill released?
- The Sawmill was released in 1922, with a runtime of about 25 minutes.