Bessie's Ride
Synopsis
John Burton met Bessie Fields on her way home one day, and was for making love to her right then and there, but for the interruption of Crazy Joe, a half-witted boy, who always seemed to get in wrong. Burton was incensed, and, although Bessie protested, applied his whip to the demented boy, when Steve Ross, Bessie's sweetheart, happened along and rushed to the boy's rescue. Steve saw that Burton's attentions were not welcomed and ordered him off the scene. Next day, both went to Mr. Fields, and proposed for Bessie's hand. When Burton learned that Steve had been accepted, he rushed from the house, fired back upon it, and fled. Of two shots spent, one hit and killed Mr. Fields.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 20, 1911
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William F. Haddock
- Original Title
- Bessie's Ride
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- G. Méliès
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William F. Haddock
Gaston Méliès
Department Leadership Roster
William F. Haddock
Director
Gaston Méliès
Producer
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 Bessie's Ride
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What is Bessie's Ride about?
John Burton met Bessie Fields on her way home one day, and was for making love to her right then and there, but for the interruption of Crazy Joe, a half-witted boy, who always seemed to get in wrong. Burton was incensed, and, although Bessie protested, applied his whip to the demented boy, when Steve Ross, Bessie's sweetheart, happened along and rushed to the boy's rescue. Steve saw that Burton's attentions were not welcomed and ordered him off the scene. Next day, both went to Mr. Fields, and proposed for Bessie's hand. When Burton learned that Steve had been accepted, he rushed from the house, fired back upon it, and fled. Of two shots spent, one hit and killed Mr. Fields.
Who directed Bessie's Ride?
Bessie's Ride was directed by William F. Haddock.
Who stars in Bessie's Ride?
The principal cast of Bessie's Ride includes Edith Storey, Francis Ford, William Clifford, Henry Stanley, William A. Carroll.
When was Bessie's Ride released and how long is it?
Bessie's Ride was released in 1911 with a total runtime of 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bessie's Ride?
Bessie's Ride holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).