Ambassador Alfalfa Doolittle returns to his small town, fielding questions about Washington politics and his adventures. He regales them with stories that may be slightly exaggerated.

body { background-color: #000; color: #fff; }In the 1922 comedy film 'A Truthful Liar', Ambassador Alfalfa Doolittle, played by the inimitable Will Rogers, returns to his small town after a stint in Washington politics. His homecoming is met with a mixture of excitement and curiosity, as the townsfolk are eager to hear...

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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Hampton Del Ruth

Eduardo Notari
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"body { background-color: #000; color: #fff; }In the 1922 comedy film 'A Truthful Liar', Ambassador Alfalfa Doolittle, played by the inimitable Will Rogers, returns to his small town after a stint in Washington politics. His homecoming is met with a mixture of excitement and curiosity, as the townsfolk are eager to hear tales of his adventures.Rogers brings his signature wit and charm to the role, regaling his audience with stories that are equal parts fact and fiction. As he spins his yarns, the..."
Helen Dale
H.M. Walker
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