A Proposal Under Difficulties

December 21, 1912

10 minutes

C.J. Williams

Romance Comedy

Overview

Bob and Dick both secretly love Dorothy but are too timid to propose. Bob rehearses his proposal to Dorothy, accidentally proposing to the maid, who accepts. Dick arrives, leading to a comical standoff. The maid reveals Bob's "proposal" to the chef, who, jealous, bursts in with a knife. Dorothy, finally arriving, clarifies the misunderstanding, and Bob proposes to her, leaving Dick as best man.

Movie Details

Release Date

December 21, 1912

Runtime

10 minutes

Director

C.J. Williams

Production Companies

Edison Studios

Cast

Augustus Phillips

Bob - Dorothy's Bashful Suitor

William Wadsworth

Dick - Dorothy's Other Suitor

Bigelow Cooper

The Florist

Alice Washburn

Jane - the Housemaid

Edna Flugrath

Dorothy - the Daughter of the House

Richard Ridgely

The Chef - the Housemaid's Sweetheart