Broncho Billy and the Schoolmistress

"Broncho Billy and the Schoolmistress" (1912, 14 minutes) is a comedy-drama about yet another girl from the East who doesn't need to be protected from the local dangers. Broncho Billy plays a passive role, and even takes a bullet when a jealous villain tries to eliminate him from the new teacher's dance card. Filmed in the wilds of Fairfax, California and at Essanay Studios in San Rafael.

4.5

15 min

Cast

Gilbert M. Anderson

as Broncho Billy

Brinsley Shaw

as Billy's Rival

Augustus Carney

as Alkali Ike

Arthur Mackley

as Stage Driver / Doctor

Fred Church

R. Henry Grey

Louis Morisette

Victor Potel

Harry Todd

Director

Gilbert M. Anderson