The Bell Hop (1921): cast, story & where to watch
1921 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1921, The Bell Hop is a comedy film directed by Norman Taurog, running about 20 minutes. “His Use of a Traffic Cop in This Picture is the Scream of the Year” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A government official staying in a hotel puts some important secret papers in the hotel safe. A ring of spies out to get the papers manages to steal them from the safe, and a lady government agent enlists the help of the hotel's bumbling bellhop in getting back the papers and breaking up the spy ring.
Who’s in it. The Bell Hop stars Larry Semon as The Bellhop, Oliver Hardy as Hotel manager, Frank Alexander as A government official and Al Thompson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Bell Hop has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bell Hop page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bell Hop tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bell Hop (1921)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Bell Hop change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Bell Hop worth watching?
- The Bell Hop holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Bell Hop?
- The Bell Hop stars Larry Semon, Oliver Hardy, Frank Alexander, Al Thompson and Pete Gordon.
- When was The Bell Hop released?
- The Bell Hop was released in 1921, with a runtime of about 20 minutes.