Bessie's Ride
Originally released in 1911. Bessie's Ride is a comedy film. directed by William F. Haddock. At just 10 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Edith Storey, Francis Ford, and William Clifford
Synopsis
John Burton met Bessie Fields on her way home one day, and was for making love to her right then and there, but for the interruption of Crazy Joe, a half-witted boy, who always seemed to get in wrong. Burton was incensed, and, although Bessie protested, applied his whip to the demented boy, when Steve Ross, Bessie's sweetheart, happened along and rushed to the boy's rescue. Steve saw that Burton's attentions were not welcomed and ordered him off the scene. Next day, both went to Mr. Fields, and proposed for Bessie's hand. When Burton learned that Steve had been accepted, he rushed from the house, fired back upon it, and fled. Of two shots spent, one hit and killed Mr. Fields.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 20, 1911
114 years ago
Runtime
0h 10m
10 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- G. Méliès
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bessie's Ride about?
John Burton met Bessie Fields on her way home one day, and was for making love to her right then and there, but for the interruption of Crazy Joe, a half-witted boy, who always seemed to get in wro...
Who directed Bessie's Ride?
Bessie's Ride was directed by William F. Haddock.
How long is Bessie's Ride?
Bessie's Ride has a runtime of 0 hours and 10 minutes (10 minutes total).
When was Bessie's Ride released?
Bessie's Ride was released on July 20, 1911 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bessie's Ride?
The main cast of Bessie's Ride includes Edith Storey, Francis Ford, William Clifford, Henry Stanley, William A. Carroll.