Heavy Villains
Originally released in 1915. Heavy Villains is a drama film. directed by George D. Baker. At just 11 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring William Shea, Flora Finch, and Hughie Mack
Synopsis
Retired businessman F.G. Lawrence favors Philip Preston for a son-in-law; Mrs. Lawrence prefers Reggie, the Dainty Dude. There's trouble, right there. Mrs. L. becomes suspicious of a stout stranger prowling about the place and tells Mary, the husky cook, to point him out to Serena Slim, the slender sleuth. The mysterious fat man happens to be Mary's beau, so she sics Serena onto John Bouncer, Philip's fat uncle. Serena is some "shadow" and the police must be called in to stop the comedy of errors which follows. After explanations all around, Lucy nestles her pretty head on Philip's shoulder while her parents soothe Bouncer's ruffled feelings.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 14, 1915
110 years ago
Runtime
0h 11m
11 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
William Shea
as F.G. Lawrence
Flora Finch
as Serena Slim - The Slender Sleuth
Hughie Mack
as Philip Preston - Lucy's Sweetheart
Kate Price
as Mary - The Cook
Cissy Fitzgerald
as Mrs. Lawrence
Ethel Corcoran
as Lucy Lawrence - The Daughter
John T. Kelly
as John Bouncer - Philip's Uncle
Charles Brown
as Reggie - Philip's Rival
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Vitagraph Company of America
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heavy Villains about?
Retired businessman F.G. Lawrence favors Philip Preston for a son-in-law; Mrs. Lawrence prefers Reggie, the Dainty Dude. There's trouble, right there. Mrs. L. becomes suspicious of a stout stranger...
Who directed Heavy Villains?
Heavy Villains was directed by George D. Baker.
How long is Heavy Villains?
Heavy Villains has a runtime of 0 hours and 11 minutes (11 minutes total).
When was Heavy Villains released?
Heavy Villains was released on August 14, 1915 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Heavy Villains?
The main cast of Heavy Villains includes William Shea, Flora Finch, Hughie Mack, Kate Price, Cissy Fitzgerald.