Nugget Nell (1919)
"Touch a hair of his mustache and I'll drill ya clean!"
Big Hearted Jim, the sheriff, loves the tomboyish Nugget Nell ( Dorothy Gish ), who runs a hash house in the mining country, but although she has romantic feelings, they are not aroused by Jim. Nell agrees to an old miner friend's request to care for his "child," Nell is shocked to meet the six-foot girl, but she cares for her just the same. Nell falls in love with the City Chap, out West to look after his mining property, but he barely notices her, having become intrigued by the Ingenue, whom he met on the stagecoach. The jealous Nell steals stylish clothes to allure him, but she has trouble walking in French high-heels.
Director: Elmer Clifton
Genre: Comedy, Western
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: July 27, 1919
Cast
- Dorothy Gish - Nugget Nell
- David Butler - Big Hearted Jim
- Raymond Cannon - The City Chap
- Regina Sarle - The Child
- Jim Farley - Badman #1
- Bob Fleming - Badman #2
- Wilbur Higby - Nell's Uncle
- Emily Chichester - The Ingenue
Screenplay
- John R. Cornish (Story)
Production: New Art Film Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Elmer Clifton
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Nugget Nell about?
- Big Hearted Jim, the sheriff, loves the tomboyish Nugget Nell ( Dorothy Gish ), who runs a hash house in the mining country, but although she has romantic feelings, they are not aroused by Jim. Nell agrees to an old miner friend's request to care for his "child," Nell is shocked to meet the six-foot girl, but she cares for her just the same. Nell falls in love with the City Chap, out West to look after his mining property, but he barely notices her, having become intrigued by the Ingenue, whom he met on the stagecoach. The jealous Nell steals stylish clothes to allure him, but she has trouble walking in French high-heels.
- Who directed Nugget Nell?
- Nugget Nell was directed by Elmer Clifton.
- Who stars in Nugget Nell?
- Nugget Nell stars Dorothy Gish, David Butler, Raymond Cannon, Regina Sarle, Jim Farley, Bob Fleming.
- How long is Nugget Nell?
- Nugget Nell has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Nugget Nell?
- Nugget Nell is a Comedy, Western film.
- Where was Nugget Nell produced?
- Nugget Nell was produced in United States of America.