Jess (1912)
Silas Croft was a kindly old Englishman who had a farm in South Africa. With him resided his two nieces, whom he had taken from their drunken, worthless father when they were of a tender age. Jess, the elder, was brilliant and educated; Bess, the younger was beautiful, but frankly admitted that she did not possess the mental attainments of Jess. The two were great friends, and Jess, although the senior by only three years, had almost a motherly affection for her pretty little sister. Croft, finding old age stealing upon him, advertised for a partner, stipulating that he must be a gentleman. Probably it was his secret idea that the right man might come along, and fall in love with his favorite, beautiful Bessie.
Director: George Nichols
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Romance, Documentary
Release Date: May 21, 1912
Cast
- Marguerite Snow - Jess
- Florence La Badie - Jess's Sister, Bess
- James Cruze - Captain John Neil
- William Russell - Frank Muller, the Treacherous Boer
- William Garwood - The Lawyer
- Jean Darnell - The Doctor's Sister
- Harry Marks
- Harry Spear
Screenplay
- Lloyd Lonergan (Scenario Writer)
- H. Rider Haggard (Story)
Production: Thanhouser Company
Country: United States of America, Italy
Language: No Language, Español
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: George Nichols
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Jess about?
- Silas Croft was a kindly old Englishman who had a farm in South Africa. With him resided his two nieces, whom he had taken from their drunken, worthless father when they were of a tender age. Jess, the elder, was brilliant and educated; Bess, the younger was beautiful, but frankly admitted that she did not possess the mental attainments of Jess. The two were great friends, and Jess, although the senior by only three years, had almost a motherly affection for her pretty little sister. Croft, finding old age stealing upon him, advertised for a partner, stipulating that he must be a gentleman. Probably it was his secret idea that the right man might come along, and fall in love with his favorite, beautiful Bessie.
- Who directed Jess?
- Jess was directed by George Nichols.
- Who stars in Jess?
- Jess stars Marguerite Snow, Florence La Badie, James Cruze, William Russell, William Garwood, Jean Darnell.
- What genre is Jess?
- Jess is a Adventure, Drama, Romance, Documentary film.
- Where was Jess produced?
- Jess was produced in United States of America, Italy.