The Blundering Blacksmiths (1917)
It is Sunday in Cobweb Corners. The ring of hammer in our hero's blacksmith shop is silent. The melody of a hymn steals out of the village church. The village belle is flirting with the simple-hearted smith. It is Monday, and the village belle is plunged in sorrow. Hiram Hardheart demands her hand in marriage. He will foreclose the mortgage. Enter the smith. Exit the villain. Fate opens the way to pay off the mortgage. The smith challenges One Punch Murph. They fight for a purse of $1,000. The village belle in boy's clothing sits near the ring, to urge her sturdy champion on. Round one. Saved by the bell. Round two. The blacksmith knocks out everybody, including the referee. Hardheart gets the money and the smith gets the girl.
Director: Lloyd Hamilton
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 14 min
Release Date: January 23, 1917
Cast
- Lloyd Hamilton - Ham
- Bud Duncan - Bud
- Ethel Teare - The Belle of Cobweb Corners
- Henry Murdock - Hiram Hardheart
Production: Kalem Company
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Lloyd Hamilton
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Blundering Blacksmiths about?
- It is Sunday in Cobweb Corners. The ring of hammer in our hero's blacksmith shop is silent. The melody of a hymn steals out of the village church. The village belle is flirting with the simple-hearted smith. It is Monday, and the village belle is plunged in sorrow. Hiram Hardheart demands her hand in marriage. He will foreclose the mortgage. Enter the smith. Exit the villain. Fate opens the way to pay off the mortgage. The smith challenges One Punch Murph. They fight for a purse of $1,000. The village belle in boy's clothing sits near the ring, to urge her sturdy champion on. Round one. Saved by the bell. Round two. The blacksmith knocks out everybody, including the referee. Hardheart gets the money and the smith gets the girl.
- Who directed The Blundering Blacksmiths?
- The Blundering Blacksmiths was directed by Lloyd Hamilton.
- Who stars in The Blundering Blacksmiths?
- The Blundering Blacksmiths stars Lloyd Hamilton, Bud Duncan, Ethel Teare, Henry Murdock.
- How long is The Blundering Blacksmiths?
- The Blundering Blacksmiths has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).
- What genre is The Blundering Blacksmiths?
- The Blundering Blacksmiths is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Blundering Blacksmiths produced?
- The Blundering Blacksmiths was produced in United States of America.