A Proposal Under Difficulties (1912)
Bob and Dick both secretly love Dorothy but are too timid to propose. Bob rehearses his proposal to Dorothy, accidentally proposing to the maid, who accepts. Dick arrives, leading to a comical standoff. The maid reveals Bob's "proposal" to the chef, who, jealous, bursts in with a knife. Dorothy, finally arriving, clarifies the misunderstanding, and Bob proposes to her, leaving Dick as best man.
Director: C.J. Williams
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: December 21, 1912
Cast
- Augustus Phillips - Bob - Dorothy's Bashful Suitor
- William Wadsworth - Dick - Dorothy's Other Suitor
- Bigelow Cooper - The Florist
- Alice Washburn - Jane - the Housemaid
- Edna Flugrath - Dorothy - the Daughter of the House
- Richard Ridgely - The Chef - the Housemaid's Sweetheart
Screenplay
- John Kendrick Bangs (Story)
Production: Edison Studios
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
silent film, short film, moma
More Films by Director: C.J. Williams
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Proposal Under Difficulties about?
- Bob and Dick both secretly love Dorothy but are too timid to propose. Bob rehearses his proposal to Dorothy, accidentally proposing to the maid, who accepts. Dick arrives, leading to a comical standoff. The maid reveals Bob's "proposal" to the chef, who, jealous, bursts in with a knife. Dorothy, finally arriving, clarifies the misunderstanding, and Bob proposes to her, leaving Dick as best man.
- Who directed A Proposal Under Difficulties?
- A Proposal Under Difficulties was directed by C.J. Williams.
- Who stars in A Proposal Under Difficulties?
- A Proposal Under Difficulties stars Augustus Phillips, William Wadsworth, Bigelow Cooper, Alice Washburn, Edna Flugrath, Richard Ridgely.
- How long is A Proposal Under Difficulties?
- A Proposal Under Difficulties has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is A Proposal Under Difficulties?
- A Proposal Under Difficulties is a Romance, Comedy film.
- Where was A Proposal Under Difficulties produced?
- A Proposal Under Difficulties was produced in United States of America.