Broncho Billy and the Schoolmistress

Broncho Billy and the Schoolmistress

NR 1912 · 15 min · ★ 5.3 · Western

"Broncho Billy and the Schoolmistress" (1912, 14 minutes) is a comedy-drama about yet another girl from the East who doesn't need to be protected from the local dangers. Broncho Billy plays a passive role, and even takes a bullet when a jealous villain tries to eliminate him from the new teacher's dance card. Filmed in the wilds of Fairfax, California and at Essanay Studios in San Rafael.

Directed by Gilbert M. Anderson

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