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  • When Snakeville Struck Oil (1915)
  • Short | Comedy, Short
When Snakeville Struck Oil (1915)
Short | Comedy, Short

Simon Slick arrives in Snakeville and buys up all the choice lots in town. That night he and his accomplices attach a hose to a tank car and pipe gasoline to one of his newly acquired lots. Next morning the inhabitants of Snakeville read ...See moreSimon Slick arrives in Snakeville and buys up all the choice lots in town. That night he and his accomplices attach a hose to a tank car and pipe gasoline to one of his newly acquired lots. Next morning the inhabitants of Snakeville read of how Simon Slick had discovered oil in their town and a mad rush is made to buy up real estate. About this time Slippery Slim discovers the hose and exposes the land sharp. Simon Slick flees, with the entire population of Snakeville in pursuit. He takes refuge in the tank car. Slippery Slim drops a match into the oil tank and Mr. Slick finds himself far out of reach of his pursuers. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Updated Oct 21, 1915

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Oct 21, 1915 (United States)

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28 cast members
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Margaret Joslin
Sophie Clutts Sophie Clutts   See fewer
Harry Todd
Simon Slick Simon Slick   See fewer
Victor Potel
Slippery Slim Slippery Slim   See fewer
Robert McKenzie
Slick's Accomplice Slick's Accomplice   See fewer
Ben Turpin
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Bill Cato
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Leo West
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Eva McKenzie
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Belle Mitchell
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Florence Cato
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Madrona Hicks
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Eva Sawyer
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Betty Scott
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Ida Totheroh
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Carrie Turpin
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