The Maid at the Helm
Synopsis
The voyage of the "Minnehaha" ends in disaster, and everyone, with the exception of Captain Barker, his daughter Elizabeth, and the mate, Bill, perish. Picked up by the whaler "Dakota" all seems well at first but Bill, half-crazy from exposure, becomes insanely jealous of the ship’s Captain Treavor. He accosts Elizabeth, who fights him off with Treavor coming to her aid. At one point he overpowers the remainder of the crew by taking them unawares and orders the ship to be put under way. Elizabeth, however, releases her father and the crew and retakes the ship. With Bill safely captured and bound with ropes the men give rousing cheers of thanksgiving for preservation from a sudden death.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 7, 1911
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francis Boggs
- Screenplay & Story
- Francis Boggs
- Original Title
- The Maid at the Helm
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 14m
- Production Studios
- Selig Polyscope Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francis Boggs
Francis Boggs
Department Leadership Roster
Francis Boggs
Director
Francis Boggs
Writer
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What is The Maid at the Helm about?
The voyage of the "Minnehaha" ends in disaster, and everyone, with the exception of Captain Barker, his daughter Elizabeth, and the mate, Bill, perish. Picked up by the whaler "Dakota" all seems well at first but Bill, half-crazy from exposure, becomes insanely jealous of the ship’s Captain Treavor. He accosts Elizabeth, who fights him off with Treavor coming to her aid. At one point he overpowers the remainder of the crew by taking them unawares and orders the ship to be put under way. Elizabeth, however, releases her father and the crew and retakes the ship. With Bill safely captured and bound with ropes the men give rousing cheers of thanksgiving for preservation from a sudden death.
Who directed The Maid at the Helm?
The Maid at the Helm was directed by Francis Boggs.
Who stars in The Maid at the Helm?
The principal cast of The Maid at the Helm includes Hobart Bosworth, Sydney Ayres, Fred Huntley, Betty Harte, Tom Santschi.
When was The Maid at the Helm released and how long is it?
The Maid at the Helm was released in 1911 with a total runtime of 14m.