Billy and His Pal (1911)
Billy and His Pal, released on February 16, 1911, is about a cowboy, Jim (Francis Ford), who is idolised by young Billy (actress Edith Storey in drag). When Jim runs afoul of a gang of Mexican thieves, it’s up to Billy to rescue his hero. Billy and His Pal is short on plot but long on local atmosphere with the director (probably William Haddock) and cameraman William “Daddy” Paley making the most of the starkly beautiful Texas countryside.
Director: William F. Haddock
Genre: Western, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date: February 15, 1911
Cast
- Francis Ford - Jim - the Cowpuncher
- Edith Storey
Original Language: en
Themes
LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, LGBTQ+ Stories
Keywords
cross dressing, lgbt
More Films by Director: William F. Haddock
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Billy and His Pal about?
- Billy and His Pal, released on February 16, 1911, is about a cowboy, Jim (Francis Ford), who is idolised by young Billy (actress Edith Storey in drag). When Jim runs afoul of a gang of Mexican thieves, it’s up to Billy to rescue his hero. Billy and His Pal is short on plot but long on local atmosphere with the director (probably William Haddock) and cameraman William “Daddy” Paley making the most of the starkly beautiful Texas countryside.
- Who directed Billy and His Pal?
- Billy and His Pal was directed by William F. Haddock.
- Who stars in Billy and His Pal?
- Billy and His Pal stars Francis Ford, Edith Storey.
- How long is Billy and His Pal?
- Billy and His Pal has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
- What genre is Billy and His Pal?
- Billy and His Pal is a Western, Drama, Romance film.
- What are the themes of Billy and His Pal?
- The themes of Billy and His Pal include: LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, LGBTQ+ Stories.