The Roman setting provides ample opportunity for a very high concentration of gag titles, many of which are quite witty and many of which are quaint for deriving their humor from the juxtaposition of having ancient Romans use a lot of hip 1918-era slang. The whole thing is an excuse for a good send-up of how the Roman Empire has been depicted in "serious" plays, movies, &c.
Watch the official Romans and Rascals 1918 trailer in HD below.
C. Graham Baker Writer
C. Graham Baker Scenario Writer
Larry Semon Director
Larry Semon Writer
Larry Semon Scenario Writer
United States 27 May 1918
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Artwork, screen shots, trailers and other imagery is © 1918 Vitagraph Company of America.
