Minnie
Originally released in 1922. Minnie is a comedy/drama film. directed by Marshall Neilan. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Leatrice Joy, Matt Moore, and Josephine Crowell
Synopsis
Minnie, the homeliest girl in town, is devoted to her father, a discouraged inventor who has been working on a wireless device. Subject to the sneers of her neighbors, Minnie "invents" a lover and sends herself letters and flowers. Her stepsister suspects the truth and threatens to expose her. Desperate, she claims an unidentified body at the morgue and tells a reporter that this is her lover, unaware that the body is that of a Chinese man. The absent-minded reporter sees her heart and forgets about the big story. After further disappointments in the invention, Minnie's stepmother decides to leave her father. Her father then has a success and becomes rich. At a celebration, the stepsister and townspeople are surprised when a new couple appear, which turn out to be the former reporter and his lovely wife Minnie.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 1, 1922
103 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Marshall Neilan Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Minnie about?
Minnie, the homeliest girl in town, is devoted to her father, a discouraged inventor who has been working on a wireless device. Subject to the sneers of her neighbors, Minnie "invents" a lover and ...
Who directed Minnie?
Minnie was directed by Marshall Neilan.
How long is Minnie?
Minnie has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was Minnie released?
Minnie was released on December 1, 1922 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Minnie?
The main cast of Minnie includes Leatrice Joy, Matt Moore, Josephine Crowell, Helen Lynch, George Barnum.