
Algie, the Miner
Algie, the Miner is a 1912 American silent Western film produced by Solax Studios. It was directed by Harry Schenck, Edward Warren, and Alice Guy and stars Billy Quirk, with Clarice Jackson as Miss Lyons. The film was advertised as: "A real live western comedy, showing how a sissy boy won his sweetheart's hands by going out west and making a man of himself".
Plot
During a wealthy family's party, Algie informs Mr Lyons that he wishes to marry the man's daughter. Lyons writes out a letter that reads: "February 1st, 1912 / If Algie Allmore, proves himself a man, inside one year, he can have my daughter's hand in marriage. / Signed Harry Lyons".
Cast
More details
director | Alice Guy-Blaché |
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genre | comedy western |
keywords | dig how to wealthy family west |
producer | Alice Guy |
publisher | Solax Studios |
theme | short silent |