The Would-Be Shriner (1912)
Hank Hopkins is a "rube" of the most extreme type, and on the morning of the great Shrine Parade in Los Angeles, he is met by a couple of friends, practical jokers, who make him believe that they can effect his participating in the grand pageant. He telephones his wife to be on the grandstand to see him march by. Mrs. Hopkins receives a great disappointment, but it is slight to what Hank receives when he attempts to get into line.
Director: Mack Sennett
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date: July 25, 1912
Cast
- Mack Sennett - Hank Hopkins
- Kate Bruce - Hank Hopkins' Wife
- Fred Mace - On Street
- William J. Butler - On Street
- Jack Pickford - Parade Bystander
- Charles West - Club Member
- Edward Dillon - Policeman
- J. Jiquel Lanoe - Asylum Director
Production: Biograph Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: Mack Sennett
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Would-Be Shriner about?
- Hank Hopkins is a "rube" of the most extreme type, and on the morning of the great Shrine Parade in Los Angeles, he is met by a couple of friends, practical jokers, who make him believe that they can effect his participating in the grand pageant. He telephones his wife to be on the grandstand to see him march by. Mrs. Hopkins receives a great disappointment, but it is slight to what Hank receives when he attempts to get into line.
- Who directed The Would-Be Shriner?
- The Would-Be Shriner was directed by Mack Sennett.
- Who stars in The Would-Be Shriner?
- The Would-Be Shriner stars Mack Sennett, Kate Bruce, Fred Mace, William J. Butler, Jack Pickford, Charles West.
- How long is The Would-Be Shriner?
- The Would-Be Shriner has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
- What genre is The Would-Be Shriner?
- The Would-Be Shriner is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Would-Be Shriner produced?
- The Would-Be Shriner was produced in United States of America.