title: The Villain (1917 film)
text: # The Villain (1917 film)
  
  The Villain is a 1917 American silent comedy film featuring Oliver Hardy.
  
  ## Cast
  
  * Billy West as Billy
  * Oliver Hardy as Babe (billed as Babe Hardy)
  * Florence McLaughlin as Florence (billed as Florence McLoughlin)
  * Bud Ross as Budd (as Budd Ross)
  * Ethelyn Gibson
  * Leo White
  * Joe Cohen
  