Minnie
Synopsis
Minnie, the homeliest girl in town, is devoted to her father, a discouraged inventor who has been working on a wireless device. Subject to the sneers of her neighbors, Minnie "invents" a lover and sends herself letters and flowers. Her stepsister suspects the truth and threatens to expose her. Desperate, she claims an unidentified body at the morgue and tells a reporter that this is her lover, unaware that the body is that of a Chinese man. The absent-minded reporter sees her heart and forgets about the big story. After further disappointments in the invention, Minnie's stepmother decides to leave her father. Her father then has a success and becomes rich. At a celebration, the stepsister and townspeople are surprised when a new couple appear, which turn out to be the former reporter and his lovely wife Minnie.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1922
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marshall Neilan, Frank Urson
- Screenplay & Story
- Marshall Neilan
- Original Title
- Minnie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Marshall Neilan Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marshall Neilan, Frank Urson
Marshall Neilan, George Pattullo
David Kesson, Karl Struss
Daniel J. Gray
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel J. Gray
Editor
David Kesson
Director of Photography
Marshall Neilan
Screenplay
Marshall Neilan
Director
Frank Urson
Director
Karl Struss
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Minnie.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Minnie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Minnie about?
Minnie, the homeliest girl in town, is devoted to her father, a discouraged inventor who has been working on a wireless device. Subject to the sneers of her neighbors, Minnie "invents" a lover and sends herself letters and flowers. Her stepsister suspects the truth and threatens to expose her. Desperate, she claims an unidentified body at the morgue and tells a reporter that this is her lover, unaware that the body is that of a Chinese man. The absent-minded reporter sees her heart and forgets about the big story. After further disappointments in the invention, Minnie's stepmother decides to leave her father. Her father then has a success and becomes rich. At a celebration, the stepsister and townspeople are surprised when a new couple appear, which turn out to be the former reporter and his lovely wife Minnie.
Who directed Minnie?
Minnie was directed by Marshall Neilan, Frank Urson.
Who stars in Minnie?
The principal cast of Minnie includes Leatrice Joy, Matt Moore, Josephine Crowell, Helen Lynch, George Barnum.
When was Minnie released and how long is it?
Minnie was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.