His Majesty, Bunker Bean

His Majesty, Bunker Bean

April 8, 1918
50 minutes
William Desmond Taylor
Comedy

Overview

Bashful stenographer Bunker Bean, works for wealthy businessman Jim Breede by day and by night theosophist Prof. Balthasar, who convinces Bean that he is the reincarnation of Napoleon and, more remotely, of the great Egyptian king Ramses. His courage much bolstered by this revelation, Bean begins to deport himself with unaccustomed dignity and becomes a regular visitor to old Breede's estate, where he successfully courts the boss's daughter, "The Flapper."

Movie Details

Release Date

April 8, 1918

Runtime

50 minutes

Director

William Desmond Taylor

Production Companies

Famous Players-Lasky Corporation Oliver Morosco Photoplay Company

Cast