The Butcher Boy

In this 1917 silent comedy film, Roscoe Arbuckle stars as Fatty, a butcher boy who falls in love with the daughter of a general store's proprietor. In his attempts to woo her, he disguises himself as a female cousin and enrolls in an all-girls boarding school, leading to a series of hilarious misadventures with his rival for Almondine's affections, played by Buster Keaton. With its witty humor, physical comedy, and clever plot twists, The Butcher Boy showcases Arbuckle's signature style and sets the stage for his future success in the world of silent films.