This Hero Stuff (1919)
Talk about Eliza crossing the Ice! She wasn't 1-2-3 with the way the ceiling was crossed- via the chandeliers, by WILLIAM RUSSELL in "THIS HERO STUFF"
War hero Captain November Jones tries to sneak into his hometown of Gold City, Nevada undetected but when he rescues a child from being run over by a train he’s recognized and obliged to receive the town's congratulations. Meanwhile, unscrupulous stockbroker Samuel Barnes and adventuress Teddy Craig are trying to get control of the Bluebird Lode from New Yorker Jackson J. Joseph, who is coming West to meet his daughter Nedra. Teddy tries to ensnare November to help fight Joseph, claiming he's trying to take her mine, but he refuses. Teddy's accusation of Jones's cowardice does not bother him until he falls in love with Nedra, who shuns him, believing Teddy's rumor. When Mr. Joseph is kidnapped and Jones saves him Nedra learns the truth and agrees to marry him.
Cast
- William Russell - Captain November Jones
- Winifred Westover - Nedra Joseph
- J. Barney Sherry - Jackson J. Joseph
- Charles K. French - Samuel Barnes
- Mary Thurman - Teddy Craig
- Harvey Clark - Jonathan Pillsbury
- J. Farrell MacDonald - Softnose Smith
Screenplay
- Jules Furthman (Screenplay)
- Jules Furthman (Story)
Keywords
lost film
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is This Hero Stuff about?
- War hero Captain November Jones tries to sneak into his hometown of Gold City, Nevada undetected but when he rescues a child from being run over by a train he’s recognized and obliged to receive the town's congratulations. Meanwhile, unscrupulous stockbroker Samuel Barnes and adventuress Teddy Craig are trying to get control of the Bluebird Lode from New Yorker Jackson J. Joseph, who is coming West to meet his daughter Nedra. Teddy tries to ensnare November to help fight Joseph, claiming he's trying to take her mine, but he refuses. Teddy's accusation of Jones's cowardice does not bother him until he falls in love with Nedra, who shuns him, believing Teddy's rumor. When Mr. Joseph is kidnapped and Jones saves him Nedra learns the truth and agrees to marry him.
- Who directed This Hero Stuff?
- This Hero Stuff was directed by Henry King.
- Who stars in This Hero Stuff?
- This Hero Stuff stars William Russell, Winifred Westover, J. Barney Sherry, Charles K. French, Mary Thurman, Harvey Clark.
- How long is This Hero Stuff?
- This Hero Stuff has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is This Hero Stuff?
- This Hero Stuff is a Comedy, Western film.
- Where was This Hero Stuff produced?
- This Hero Stuff was produced in United States of America.