The story involves Arbuckle coming to the western town of Mad Dog Gulch after being thrown off a train and chased by Indians. He teams up with gambler/saloon owner Bill Bullhum, in trying to keep the evil Wild Bill Hickup away from Salvation Army girl, Salvation Sue. Fatty and Buster have a series of adventures trying to beat St. John, until they discover his one weakness: his ticklishness.
Stunts
Keaton's deadpan sheriff falling down stairs repeatedly
Practical Effects
Tickle torture as legitimate action climax
Acting
Arbuckle's triple-role quick-change chaos
Director
Roscoe Arbuckle
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Keaton's second film appearance; he and Arbuckle developed their famous partnership here before Keaton's solo stardom.
The 'evil cowboy vs. Salvation Army' plot parodies D.W. Griffith's 1911 melodrama 'The Battle,' showing slapstick's habit of mocking serious cinema.
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