Nugget Nell
“"Touch a hair of his mustache and I'll drill ya clean!"”
Synopsis
Big Hearted Jim, the sheriff, loves the tomboyish Nugget Nell ( Dorothy Gish ), who runs a hash house in the mining country, but although she has romantic feelings, they are not aroused by Jim. Nell agrees to an old miner friend's request to care for his "child," Nell is shocked to meet the six-foot girl, but she cares for her just the same. Nell falls in love with the City Chap, out West to look after his mining property, but he barely notices her, having become intrigued by the Ingenue, whom he met on the stagecoach. The jealous Nell steals stylish clothes to allure him, but she has trouble walking in French high-heels.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 27, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elmer Clifton
- Screenplay & Story
- John R. Cornish
- Original Title
- Nugget Nell
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- New Art Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elmer Clifton
John R. Cornish
Department Leadership Roster
Elmer Clifton
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nugget Nell
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What is Nugget Nell about?
Big Hearted Jim, the sheriff, loves the tomboyish Nugget Nell ( Dorothy Gish ), who runs a hash house in the mining country, but although she has romantic feelings, they are not aroused by Jim. Nell agrees to an old miner friend's request to care for his "child," Nell is shocked to meet the six-foot girl, but she cares for her just the same. Nell falls in love with the City Chap, out West to look after his mining property, but he barely notices her, having become intrigued by the Ingenue, whom he met on the stagecoach. The jealous Nell steals stylish clothes to allure him, but she has trouble walking in French high-heels.
Who directed Nugget Nell?
Nugget Nell was directed by Elmer Clifton.
Who stars in Nugget Nell?
The principal cast of Nugget Nell includes Dorothy Gish, David Butler, Raymond Cannon, Regina Sarle, Jim Farley.
When was Nugget Nell released and how long is it?
Nugget Nell was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nugget Nell?
Nugget Nell holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).