The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company Movie Trailers
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Hank and Lank: Joyriding Trailer (1910)
17 September 1910
In this instance our friend Hank, the little fellow with the big ideas, longs for an auto ride and communicates to Lank a plan by which they may obtain one.
The Rustler's Step-Daughter Trailer (1913)
06 November 1913
The sheriff of Mendocino County receives a letter from Bill Kato, proprietor of a ranch, stating that he is tired of losing his cattle and that if he can't find time to do something in the matter, he will have to see the higher authorities.
The Redeemed Claim Trailer (1913)
20 September 1913
George Ingraham is refused a loan by all the money lenders in town, until one of them accidentally discovering that a vein of gold runs through Ingraham's land, offers to lend him the money on the property, with the understanding that he is to take possession if the money is not paid back by 12 o'clock noon on September 30th.
The Outlaw Samaritan Trailer (1911)
22 July 1911
Unable to apprehend a certain daring outlaw, who had for the second time successfully held up an express train, the general manager of the road employs the services of a well-known detective to hunt down the bad man.
Broncho Billy Rewarded Trailer (1914)
17 October 1914
Broncho Billy, the town good-for-nothing, makes his headquarters at the saloon, where he makes a few cents each day by sweeping out the place.
The Crazy Prospector Trailer (1913)
03 May 1913
John Harlan, a crazy prospector living with his daughter in Nevada, accidentally discovers gold. He is so enthused over it that he immediately goes to the town saloon, where he informs everybody.
A Horse on Sophie Trailer (1914)
19 November 1914
Sophie writes a note to her aunt telling her that she is undecided whether she will marry Slippery Slim or Mustang Pete, but says she will accept the one who buys the best-looking horse.
Broncho Billy's Cowardly Brother Trailer (1915)
29 October 1915
Broncho Billy and his brother are both in love with the same girl, but she decides to marry Broncho's brother.
Sweedie and the Sultan's Present Trailer (1915)
04 January 1915
Sweedie while reading a book in the kitchen, falls asleep. She dreams that Kao Yama, Sultan of Puff Puff, has sent her a present in the form of a servant.
The Biter Bitten Trailer (1912)
20 February 1912
A grouchy old western landlord takes the Widow Jones' motorcycle belonging to her deceased husband, because she cannot pay rent.
Broncho Billy and the Maid Trailer (1913)
04 January 1913
Jim Clay, a rough western ranchman, kisses his daughter goodbye, and departs for the town saloon. Entering, he sees four of his comrades finishing a game of cards.
Broncho Billy and the Gambler Trailer (1914)
25 July 1914
Broncho Billy, an express rider, is married to Stasia Wynn, daughter of Grant Wynn. John Mackey, a gambler, comes to town and Wynn loses all his money to him.
Sweedie's Hero Trailer (1915)
20 May 1915
Sweedie gets a job as mop artist in a hotel. She starts out from home encumbered with baggage and a pet dog of uncertain ancestry.
The Lucky Card Trailer (1911)
27 May 1911
George Maxwell, a young cowboy, rescues a fever-stricken Mexican prospector and carrying him to an inn in the vicinity like a good Samaritan, pays the innkeeper a sum of money to care for the stricken man until he recovers.
That Pair from Thespia Trailer (1913)
25 December 1913
Shakespeare the Second and Dan Rice the Third, would-be ham actors, blow into the town of Barnstorm. That afternoon they give a "free" performance, which is indeed terrible.
Broncho Billy's Christmas Spirit Trailer (1914)
19 December 1914
It is Christmas Eve, and a humble prospector has spent his last cent for food. He is heartbroken to think that he cannot even buy anything for his two small children.
Broncho Billy's Elopement Trailer (1913)
25 October 1913
Robert Johnson tries to influence his daughter, Mary, to marry Dave Morgan, much against her wishes. Broncho Billy outwits the determined father, elopes with the charming Mary and makes her his wife.
The Oath of His Office Trailer (1912)
27 January 1912
Bob Graham gains the consent of Grace Allen to marry before he leaves for the fall round-up. Bob takes with him a locket given him by Grace as a token of remembrance.
And He Came Back Trailer (1914)
15 April 1914
Mr. Secondchoice becomes very much peeved when he discovers early one morning that his wife has decorated the living room with photographs of her first husband.
A Night in the Show Trailer (1915)
20 November 1915
Two disruptive theater patrons, the wealthy drunk Mr. Pest (played by Charlie Chaplin) and the rowdy working-class Mr.
Sweedie and the Double Exposure Trailer (1914)
17 August 1914
The boy has a camera and snaps Sweedie, the cook, while sitting on the bench in the back yard. Later he takes a picture of his father while sitting on the same bench.
An Unplanned Elopement Trailer (1914)
17 October 1914
A young woman lingers too long on the boat seeing her sweetheart off, and the two embark together on an unplanned elopement to Europe.
The Strange Case of Mary Page Trailer (1916)
24 January 1916
A 15-episode dramatic action movie serial only two of which survive.
The Infant at Snakeville Trailer (1911)
03 June 1911
Mrs. Graham and her baby boy are on their way from the east to an uncle's ranch in Wyoming, and they have completed the long journey in safety up to the time they are to take the stagecoach to Snakeville, near which the ranch is located.
Broncho Billy's Sentence Trailer (1915)
12 February 1915
Billy commits a robbery but a preacher inspires him to have a change of heart.
Sweedie and the Lord Trailer (1914)
27 June 1914
Mr. and Mrs. Skidoo receive a letter from Lord Bunkum, saying he is coming to pay them a visit. They decide they do not wish to see the Lord, so they leave, telling Sweedie to inform his Lordship they have been called away.
A Wife of the Hills Trailer (1912)
19 July 1912
Bart McGrew, a notorious outlaw, lives in the hills with his young wife. McGrew's capture will be rewarded by the local lawmen, so Dan Trent acts to secure his arrest.
Electric Insoles Trailer (1910)
12 January 1910
Have you ever heard of Dr. Wright's Wonderful Electric Insoles? "Guaranteed to cure anything the matter with the feet, rheumatism, corns, bunions, also a powerful vitality stimulant, makes you feel young and giddy and alarmingly lively," etc.
Do Children Count? Trailer (1917)
06 March 1917
"Do Children Count?" was a series of 12 films, each completely independent of the other.
Slippery Slim Gets Square Trailer (1914)
24 December 1914
Pete decides to steal Slim's clothes, when he chooses to bathe in the creek before going to a dance with Sophie.
Red Riding Hood of the Hills Trailer (1914)
23 May 1914
Marguerite becomes weary as the hours and the Overland Limited roll on. Her trip from New York to the far west was a tedious one, and it is with a sigh of relief that she steps from the observation platform to pluck some flowers.
In the Park Trailer (1915)
18 March 1915
A tramp steals a girl's handbag, but when he tries to pick Charlie's pocket loses his cigarettes and matches.
The Price of Gold Trailer (1913)
01 April 1913
A girl falls in love with a rich passerby. She breaks off her engagement, marries the rich man and moves to the city.
The Wooing of Sophie Trailer (1914)
18 June 1914
Slippery Slim secures a marriage license in the hope of marrying Sophie.
Cupid and Three Trailer (1913)
29 October 1913
Arthur and Ben are friendly rivals for the hand of Celia. Celia, however, prefers Ben and tries to discourage Arthur.
Broncho Billy and the Western Girls Trailer (1913)
12 July 1913
Evelyn and Irene Courteny, through the helplessness of their father, who is a cripple, are given charge of the general store and post office.
The Hills of Peace Trailer (1914)
08 January 1914
Being in ill health, Fred Church goes west. Arriving there, he goes into partnership with Carl Stockdale.
The Slim Princess Trailer (1915)
24 May 1915
Gloom overcasts the palace of Count Selim Nalagaski, governor general of Morovenia, Turkey. All efforts to make the count's elder daughter, the Princess Kalora, fat, synonymous with beauty in that country, have failed.
Broncho Billy and the Mine Shark Trailer (1914)
13 June 1914
William Young and his daughter, Mildred, settle in the west, with the intention of investing their money in a mine.
Broncho Billy's Love Affair Trailer (1915)
26 November 1915
Broncho Billy becomes engaged. A month later the engagement is broken when the girl's father comes into a fortune.
The Tenderfoot Sheriff Trailer (1913)
02 August 1913
Snake, a notorious outlaw, robs the general store. True Boardman, the sheriff, and a posse starts out after him.
A Pound for a Pound Trailer (1915)
16 February 1915
Starvation faces the little post of Red Gold. Jack Thorpe, in a final effort to obtain food for his wife and baby, offers all his gold for one pound of meat.
Humanity Trailer (1917)
19 May 1917
A cowboy travels East to settle an old score. He finds the man he's been looking for, but his beautiful daughter pleads for her father's life.
The Count That Counted Trailer (1910)
17 August 1910
Jimmy Little, a reporter for the Daily Howl, is in love. The object of his affections this time is pretty Dorothy Alexander, daughter of a millionaire, and this is the unfortunate part of it, because Dorothy's father suspicions the reporter of wanting the millions more than Dorothy.
Love and Trouble Trailer (1915)
15 March 1915
Sweedie holds a clandestine meeting with her beau in the kitchen of her employers, a young married couple.
The Misleading Lady Trailer (1916)
03 January 1916
Helen Steele, who has theatrical aspirations, has been told by Sidney Parker that, owing to her lack of stage experience he cannot entertain her proposition of giving her the leading part in his new production, "The Siren.
The Cowboy Samaritan Trailer (1913)
20 November 1913
John Landers is sent to the drug store by his bedridden wife for some medicine. The druggist refuses him credit.
The Hidden Mine Trailer (1911)
24 June 1911
William Hart, a prospector in the west, who, with his wife and child sought vainly for gold day after day, while hope waned and starvation faced them.
Broncho Billy and the Land Grabber Trailer (1915)
18 June 1915
Broncho works for a despicable land grabber who treats his help like a brute. The men finally plot to lynch the land grabber.
The Chaperon Trailer (1916)
20 November 1916
Jim Ogden, secretly engaged to Madge Hemmingway, wealthy heiress, becomes sensitive over his lack of money and breaks the engagement.
The Smuggler's Daughter Trailer (1912)
16 July 1912
Old Silas Gregg lives with his pretty daughter, Vedah, in the western hills, unknown to the girl. Gregg is the leader of a band of smugglers, who have their rendezvous in his barn.
The Two Fugitives Trailer (1911)
29 July 1911
After successfully eluding the London police, David Goodwin, an embezzler, sails for America and locates in the west.
Slippery Slim -- Diplomat Trailer (1914)
09 July 1914
Slippery Slim uses his position as postmaster in order to hold back all the invitations to Sophie's birthday party, except, of course, his own and that of the parson.
The Other Girl Trailer (1915)
14 May 1915
The artist sits in his studio painting a picture. The girl comes in and greets him affectionately. Then she leaves and joins some friends who are selling tags for a charity organization.
The Prevailing Craze Trailer (1914)
11 November 1914
Dancing instructor Madame Cassell spends the day having her feet trampled by auto enthusiast Wally trying to teach him the prevailing dance craze.
The Tenderfoot Foreman Trailer (1912)
11 September 1912
Edna Graham is advised in a letter from her father, given her after the old ranchman's death, not to attempt to run the big "Double K," hut to secure a competent manager.
The Sheriff's Decision Trailer (1911)
06 October 1911
Steve Jameson, a cowboy, is having a lonely meal on the range one day when suddenly he is surprised by a stranger, who rushes covertly out of the bushes and begs him, in an excited manner, for food.