Goodness Gracious
Originally released in 1914. Goodness Gracious is a romance/comedy film. directed by James Young. At just 22 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Sidney Drew and Clara Kimball Young
Synopsis
Clara Kimball Young, batting her eyelashes even faster than Bernadette Peters, plays Gwendoline, an innocent(?) heroine who seeks a livelihood in the big city. She's briefly employed in a 'bucket shop' (a crooked brokerage house) and arouses the attention of a moustache-twirling top-hatted villain (played by her real-life husband James Young). After temporarily escaping his clutches, she finds gainful employment in the firm of a dry-goods millionaire (James Lackaye). The millionaire's youthful son Cornelius (played by Sidney Drew, well into middle age) falls in love with her ... but his father disapproves of their marriage, and he cuts off Cornelius with only a shilling (24 cents, it says here in the titles). The villain arrives, murders Gwendoline's employer (just temporarily, mind you) and frames Cornelius for the crime. Will true love triumph?
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 7, 1914
112 years ago
Runtime
0h 22m
22 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Vitagraph Company of America
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Goodness Gracious about?
Clara Kimball Young, batting her eyelashes even faster than Bernadette Peters, plays Gwendoline, an innocent(?) heroine who seeks a livelihood in the big city. She's briefly employed in a 'bucket s...
Who directed Goodness Gracious?
Goodness Gracious was directed by James Young.
How long is Goodness Gracious?
Goodness Gracious has a runtime of 0 hours and 22 minutes (22 minutes total).
When was Goodness Gracious released?
Goodness Gracious was released on February 7, 1914 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Goodness Gracious?
The main cast of Goodness Gracious includes Sidney Drew, Clara Kimball Young.