Broncho Billy's Gratefulness
Synopsis
Broncho Billy, suffering from a fever, collapses on the doorstep of a ranchman's home. John Harding, returning from his work, carries Broncho Billy into the house and places him on the bed. A doctor is summoned. A few weeks later, Broncho Billy now fully recovered thanks Harding and his wife for their kind treatment and returns to town where he is greeted with a welcome hand by everyone. Two or three days later Fred Church, hiding behind a tree opposite to Harding's home, sees the latter leave. Church forces his attentions on Mrs. Harding. Returning to his home Harding is informed by his wife of what had happened during his absence.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 29, 1913
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gilbert M. Anderson
- Screenplay & Story
- Gilbert M. Anderson
- Original Title
- Broncho Billy's Gratefulness
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gilbert M. Anderson
Gilbert M. Anderson
Department Leadership Roster
Gilbert M. Anderson
Director
Gilbert M. Anderson
Writer
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 Broncho Billy's Gratefulness
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What is Broncho Billy's Gratefulness about?
Broncho Billy, suffering from a fever, collapses on the doorstep of a ranchman's home. John Harding, returning from his work, carries Broncho Billy into the house and places him on the bed. A doctor is summoned. A few weeks later, Broncho Billy now fully recovered thanks Harding and his wife for their kind treatment and returns to town where he is greeted with a welcome hand by everyone. Two or three days later Fred Church, hiding behind a tree opposite to Harding's home, sees the latter leave. Church forces his attentions on Mrs. Harding. Returning to his home Harding is informed by his wife of what had happened during his absence.
Who directed Broncho Billy's Gratefulness?
Broncho Billy's Gratefulness was directed by Gilbert M. Anderson.
Who stars in Broncho Billy's Gratefulness?
The principal cast of Broncho Billy's Gratefulness includes Gilbert M. Anderson, Brinsley Shaw, Evelyn Selbie, Fred Church, Harry Todd.
When was Broncho Billy's Gratefulness released and how long is it?
Broncho Billy's Gratefulness was released in 1913 with a total runtime of 11m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Broncho Billy's Gratefulness?
Broncho Billy's Gratefulness holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).