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Good-Bye, Bill (1918)

Movie ★ 7.0 50 min

During World War I, Herr Dresser, a German-American professor from West Hoboken, New Jersey, invents a "mustache fixer," which stiffens the whiskers, making the wearer look very fierce. Much to the consternation of Dresser's daughter Elsie, a patriotic American, Kaiser Wilhelm calls them to Berlin to begin mass production of the tonic for the German army. Elsie's boyfriend, Teddy Swift, is particularly disturbed by this turn of events and decides to earn enough money to follow her to Germany. When the United States joins the war, Teddy is among the first to enlist, and soon he finds himself in Berlin trying to help Elsie escape from prison. After several narrow escapes, the two make their way to the mustache factory and blow it up. Brought before the Kaiser, they are rescued when American troops storm the palace, and the Kaiser loses his mustache and the war.

John Emerson Director John Emerson Writer Anita Loos Writer

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Quick facts

Released
December 15, 1918
Runtime
50 min
IMDb
tt0010185
Language
Studio
Famous Players-Lasky Corporation, John Emerson & Anita Loos Productions

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Frequently asked questions

What is Good-Bye, Bill about?
During World War I, Herr Dresser, a German-American professor from West Hoboken, New Jersey, invents a "mustache fixer," which stiffens the whiskers, making the wearer look very fierce. Much to the consternation of Dresser's daughter Elsie, a patriotic American, Kaiser Wilhelm calls them to Berlin to begin mass production of the tonic for the German army. Elsie's boyfriend, Teddy Swift, is particularly disturbed by this turn of events and decides to earn enough money to follow her to Germany. When the United States joins the war, Teddy is among the first to enlist, and soon he finds himself in Berlin trying to help Elsie escape from prison. After several narrow escapes, the two make their way to the mustache factory and blow it up. Brought before the Kaiser, they are rescued when American troops storm the palace, and the Kaiser loses his mustache and the war.
Who directed Good-Bye, Bill?
Good-Bye, Bill was directed by John Emerson.
Who stars in Good-Bye, Bill?
Good-Bye, Bill stars Shirley Mason, Ernest Truex, Joseph Allen Sr., Joseph Burke.
When was Good-Bye, Bill released?
Good-Bye, Bill is a 1918 comedy, war film.
Where can I watch Good-Bye, Bill?
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