The Gold Cure
Originally released in 1919. The Gold Cure is a comedy film. directed by John H. Collins. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Viola Dana, John McGowan, and Elsie MacLeod
Synopsis
Annice Paisch and her friend, Edna Lawson, almost despair of finding husbands in their dull hometown until Annice is struck with the idea of strewing tacks over the heavily traveled road that passes her house. New Yorker Vance Duncan promptly has an accident and is forced to recuperate in the home of Annice's father, the local doctor. Vance sends Annice to the telegraph station to wire his uncle, Mike Darcy, and there she meets detective Robert Cord, who informs her that Vance is a hopeless alcoholic. Uncle Mike arrives and Annice immediately falls in love with him, while Edna longs for Vance. Cord has Vance imprisoned in Dr. Dumbbell's Sanitarium for Drunkards, but Annice, masquerading as a patient, smuggles him out. They arrive home to find someone else's "Uncle Mike" chastising the detective for tracking down the wrong man, and the four young lovers finally are left in peace.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Viola Dana
as Annice Paisch
John McGowan
as Vance Duncan
Elsie MacLeod
as Edna Lawson
Howard Hall
as Dr. Rodney Paisch
Fred C. Jones
as Robert Cord
William B. Davidson
as Michael Darcy
Franklyn Hanna
as Michael Connors
Edward Mack
as The Gardener
Julia Hurley
as Gardener's Wife
George Dowling
as Dr. Dumbbell
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro Pictures Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Gold Cure about?
Annice Paisch and her friend, Edna Lawson, almost despair of finding husbands in their dull hometown until Annice is struck with the idea of strewing tacks over the heavily traveled road that passe...
Who directed The Gold Cure?
The Gold Cure was directed by John H. Collins.
How long is The Gold Cure?
The Gold Cure has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was The Gold Cure released?
The Gold Cure was released on January 6, 1919 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Gold Cure?
The main cast of The Gold Cure includes Viola Dana, John McGowan, Elsie MacLeod, Howard Hall, Fred C. Jones.