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The Fighting Schoolmaster

The Fighting Schoolmaster

Genres

Drama

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Before the Civil War, George Harris, a Yankee schoolteacher, takes charge of a southern country school. He is attracted by Nellie Gardner, his prettiest pupil, but his attentions are resented by her big brother Phil, also a pupil. They quarrel and a fight ensues, in which the teacher gets the better of Phil. Nellie will not forgive Harris for striking her brother.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

14 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

16 October 1911

Country

United States of America

Cast

Robert Gaillard

Robert Gaillard

George Harris - the Fighting Schoolmaster

Edith Storey

Edith Storey

Nellie Gardner

James Morrison

James Morrison

Phil Gardner - Nellie's Brother

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