The Bell Boy

The Bell Boy

Watch them make Things Fly in the Sleepy Village of Ouchgosh.

Directed by Roscoe Arbuckle

Produced by Comique Film Company

191826 min6.4 / 10

A lighthearted silent-era slapstick romp where bellhops cause mayhem through pranks, mishaps, and chases in a hotel setting.

At the Elk's Head Hotel bellhops torment the lobby, each other and guests. The elevator is powered by a stubborn horse. A sham robbery turns into a real one. And there is a chase on a runaway trolley.

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Questions people ask

  • Is The Bell Boy sad? No. Less sad than 97% of films.

  • Is The Bell Boy scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Does The Bell Boy end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is The Bell Boy easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Is The Bell Boy violent? Not especially. Less violent than 62% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

47/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity25

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise87

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love40

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Bell Boy

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Bell Boy

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Bell Boy, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Bell Boy, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Bell Boy, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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