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Nugget Nell (1919)

Movie ★ 7.0 50 min

Comedy Western

Big Hearted Jim, the sheriff, loves the tomboyish Nugget Nell ( Dorothy Gish ), who runs a hash house in the mining country, but although she has romantic feelings, they are not aroused by Jim. Nell agrees to an old miner friend's request to care for his "child," Nell is shocked to meet the six-foot girl, but she cares for her just the same. Nell falls in love with the City Chap, out West to look after his mining property, but he barely notices her, having become intrigued by the Ingenue, whom he met on the stagecoach. The jealous Nell steals stylish clothes to allure him, but she has trouble walking in French high-heels.

Elmer Clifton Director

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Quick facts

Released
July 27, 1919
Runtime
50 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0010514
Language
Studio
New Art Film Company

Cast

Dorothy Gish Dorothy Gish Nugget Nell David Butler David Butler Big Hearted Jim Raymond Cannon Raymond Cannon The City Chap Regina Sarle The Child Jim Farley Jim Farley Badman #1 Bob Fleming Badman #2 Wilbur Higby Wilbur Higby Nell's Uncle Emily Chichester The Ingenue

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Frequently asked questions

What is Nugget Nell about?
Big Hearted Jim, the sheriff, loves the tomboyish Nugget Nell ( Dorothy Gish ), who runs a hash house in the mining country, but although she has romantic feelings, they are not aroused by Jim. Nell agrees to an old miner friend's request to care for his "child," Nell is shocked to meet the six-foot girl, but she cares for her just the same. Nell falls in love with the City Chap, out West to look after his mining property, but he barely notices her, having become intrigued by the Ingenue, whom he met on the stagecoach. The jealous Nell steals stylish clothes to allure him, but she has trouble walking in French high-heels.
Who directed Nugget Nell?
Nugget Nell was directed by Elmer Clifton.
Who stars in Nugget Nell?
Nugget Nell stars Dorothy Gish, David Butler, Raymond Cannon, Regina Sarle.
When was Nugget Nell released?
Nugget Nell is a 1919 comedy, western film.
Where can I watch Nugget Nell?
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