The Pest (1922): cast, story & where to watch
1922 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1922, The Pest is a notable film directed by Gilbert M. Anderson.
What it’s about. Stan is Jimmy Smith, a salesman who is trying hard to pitch his Napoleon book to an uninterested customer as they stand in front of some iron gates. When an elderly gentleman approaches the two men he uses sign language to communicate to the 'customer' and they leave together. This is when Stan sees the sign for the Deaf & Dumb Institute that his subject was standing in front of. An elderly lady then walks out of the gates and Stan uses sign language in an attempt to talk to her. Of course, she is not deaf or dumb and gives him some verbal abuse for assuming so.
Who’s in it. The Pest stars Stan Laurel as Jimmy Smith, Glen Cavender as The landlord, Vera Reynolds as The poor tenant and Mae Laurel as A woman in court.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Pest has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Pest page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pest (1922)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Pest change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Pest worth watching?
- The Pest holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Pest?
- The Pest stars Stan Laurel, Glen Cavender, Vera Reynolds and Mae Laurel.
- When was The Pest released?
- The Pest was released in 1922.