A Lesson in Mechanics Trailer (1914)

21 August 1914 Comedy, Romance 10 mins

Ruth Wilson, daughter of a wealthy landowner, receives a visit from her country sweetheart, Joe Merriam. who is a motorboat enthusiast. Unknown to anyone but her brother Frank, Ruth is an expert at fixing auto and motorboat engines as the estate is on the bay and Ruth has the use of two launches. With Joe she goes for a boat ride but the engine breaks down and he is unable to fix it, and afraid that it would lower his opinion of her if she should repair the engine, she lets him call another boat to tow them back to the wharf. Merriam, while in love with Ruth, cannot bring himself to propose, fearing that she would be too ornamental for a farmer's wife, and half of his visit passes while he attempts to make up his mind.

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Cast

Dorothy Gish as Ruth Wilson

Robert Harron as Joe Merriam

Donald Crisp

Kate Bruce

Crew

Anita Loos Scenario Writer

Christy Cabanne Director

International Releases Dates

United States 21 August 1914

Production Companies

Majestic Motion Picture Company

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