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Private Peat

Two Years in Hell and Back With a Smile

Harold R. Peat tries to enlist in the United States army so that he may fight in World War I but is rejected by the recruiting officer. He is despondent until he and his friend, Old Bill, concoct a scheme whereby they are both accepted.

50m1918

DramaWar

English

Crew and Cast

Edward JoséEdward JoséDirector
Harold R. Peat
William SorelleOld Bill
Miriam FoucheMrs. Mary Peat
Edwin J. Grant

Storyline

Harold R. Peat tries to enlist in the United States army so that he may fight in World War I but is rejected by the recruiting officer. He is despondent until he and his friend, Old Bill, concoct a scheme whereby they are both accepted.

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Info

Status
Released
Released
13 October 1918
Runtime
50m

Production

Director
Edward José
Writers
Harold R. Peat, Charles E. Whittaker
Studios
Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Countries
United States of America

Languages

Original
English