The Gusher
Synopsis
Mabel has two suitors - an oily con man, whom she mocks in a very funny scene where she is shown twiddling a fake moustache and making her feelings very clearly felt. Even in this early comedy her natural fun comes through. The one she really loves is clumsy yokel Ford Sterling, who is determined to buy an oil well that the con man has for sale. The conman gets a local fellow to pour oil over the property. Ford falls for it and buys it - Mabel and he are to be married. Then the fellow confesses that it was just a scam - there was no oil.
Top Cast
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Ford Sterling
Oil Well Buyer
Mabel Normand
Oil Well Buyer's Sweetheart
Charles Inslee
Con Man
Bert Hunn
1st Henchman
Hank Mann
2nd Henchman
Mack Swain
Villager / Cop
Charles Avery
Man at Oil Well (uncredited)
Dot Farley
Party Guest (uncredited)
William Hauber
Party Guest / Cop (uncredited)
George Jeske
Money Lender (uncredited)
Edgar Kennedy
Cop (uncredited)
Rube Miller
Villager (uncredited)
Peggy Pearce
Party Guest (uncredited)
Harry Russell
Villager (uncredited)
Mai Wells
Party Guest (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 14, 1913
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mack Sennett
- Original Title
- The Gusher
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- Keystone Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mack Sennett
Mack Sennett
Department Leadership Roster
Mack Sennett
Director
Mack Sennett
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gusher
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What is The Gusher about?
Mabel has two suitors - an oily con man, whom she mocks in a very funny scene where she is shown twiddling a fake moustache and making her feelings very clearly felt. Even in this early comedy her natural fun comes through. The one she really loves is clumsy yokel Ford Sterling, who is determined to buy an oil well that the con man has for sale. The conman gets a local fellow to pour oil over the property. Ford falls for it and buys it - Mabel and he are to be married. Then the fellow confesses that it was just a scam - there was no oil.
Who directed The Gusher?
The Gusher was directed by Mack Sennett.
Who stars in The Gusher?
The principal cast of The Gusher includes Ford Sterling, Mabel Normand, Charles Inslee, Bert Hunn, Hank Mann.
When was The Gusher released and how long is it?
The Gusher was released in 1913 with a total runtime of 11m.