With the Enemy's Help
Originally released in 1912. With the Enemy's Help is a drama/western film. directed by Wilfred Lucas. At just 13 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Charles West, Blanche Sweet, and Mary Pickford
Synopsis
A discouraged prospector is about to give up his search when he hears his two little children praying, "Please, God, help papa find gold." Their faith gives him new hope and their prayer is efficacious, for he does find it and so stakes the claim, intending to register it at his earliest opportunity. Meanwhile "Faro Kate" and her gambler husband ride by the claim and jump it, the husband urging Kate to go to the Claim Office and register it. When the prospector returns to his "diggings" he finds the gambler in possession and in a struggle the prospector falls and is hurt. The prospector's wife, arriving at the claim, realizes she must win the race to the Claim Office.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- American Mutoscope & Biograph
Frequently Asked Questions
What is With the Enemy's Help about?
A discouraged prospector is about to give up his search when he hears his two little children praying, "Please, God, help papa find gold." Their faith gives him new hope and their prayer is efficac...
Who directed With the Enemy's Help?
With the Enemy's Help was directed by Wilfred Lucas.
How long is With the Enemy's Help?
With the Enemy's Help has a runtime of 0 hours and 13 minutes (13 minutes total).
When was With the Enemy's Help released?
With the Enemy's Help was released on August 19, 1912 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in With the Enemy's Help?
The main cast of With the Enemy's Help includes Charles West, Blanche Sweet, Mary Pickford, Charles Hill Mailes, Edna Foster.