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The Good-for-Nothing

  • 1914
  • 44m
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Gilbert M. 'Broncho Billy' Anderson in The Good-for-Nothing (1914)
ComedyDramaShortWestern

Gilbert Sterling had never wanted for anything. He had been given plenty of money to do with as he pleased, and it was perhaps the fault of his parents that he became worthless, good-for-not... Read allGilbert Sterling had never wanted for anything. He had been given plenty of money to do with as he pleased, and it was perhaps the fault of his parents that he became worthless, good-for-nothing. The firm of John Sterling and Sons bad been organized by his father, and. when Gilbe... Read allGilbert Sterling had never wanted for anything. He had been given plenty of money to do with as he pleased, and it was perhaps the fault of his parents that he became worthless, good-for-nothing. The firm of John Sterling and Sons bad been organized by his father, and. when Gilbert was old enough, he took active part in the management. Gilbert's love for the gay life ... Read all

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    • Gilbert M. 'Broncho Billy' Anderson
  • Stars
    • Gilbert M. 'Broncho Billy' Anderson
    • Lee Willard
    • Elsa Lorimer
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    4.4/10
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    • Director
      • Gilbert M. 'Broncho Billy' Anderson
    • Stars
      • Gilbert M. 'Broncho Billy' Anderson
      • Lee Willard
      • Elsa Lorimer
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    Gilbert M. 'Broncho Billy' Anderson
    Gilbert M. 'Broncho Billy' Anderson
    • Gilbert Sterling
    Lee Willard
    Lee Willard
    • Ralph Sterling
    Elsa Lorimer
    • Gertrude Chapin
    Carl Stockdale
    Carl Stockdale
    • John Sterling
    Evelyn Selbie
    Evelyn Selbie
    • Mrs. Sterling
    Victor Potel
    Victor Potel
    • Old Clerk
    Emory Johnson
    Emory Johnson
    • Minor Role
    • (uncredited)
    Frank Stockdale
    • Minor Role
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Gilbert M. 'Broncho Billy' Anderson
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    • Release date
      • June 8, 1914 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • None
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Niles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
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    • Runtime
      44 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Silent
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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