Captain Jenks' Dilemma
Originally released in 1912. Captain Jenks' Dilemma is a comedy film. At just 11 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring John Bunny, Julia Swayne Gordon, and Charles Eldridge
Synopsis
Mrs. Brown, who is a widow, finds it a rather difficult matter to clothe and feed her large family of children, so when she becomes acquainted on the beach with Captain Jenks she is not slow in inviting him to her house. That evening the Captain calls with an engagement ring. He asks the widow to become his wife, but just as he is accepted Mrs. Brown's numerous offspring come running into the room. Upon being told that they are her children the Captain nearly faints and does not know how to break the engagement.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 8, 1912
114 years ago
Runtime
0h 11m
11 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Vitagraph Company of America
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Captain Jenks' Dilemma about?
Mrs. Brown, who is a widow, finds it a rather difficult matter to clothe and feed her large family of children, so when she becomes acquainted on the beach with Captain Jenks she is not slow in inv...
How long is Captain Jenks' Dilemma?
Captain Jenks' Dilemma has a runtime of 0 hours and 11 minutes (11 minutes total).
When was Captain Jenks' Dilemma released?
Captain Jenks' Dilemma was released on January 8, 1912 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Captain Jenks' Dilemma?
The main cast of Captain Jenks' Dilemma includes John Bunny, Julia Swayne Gordon, Charles Eldridge, Kenneth Casey, Dolores Costello.