Pennington's Choice (1915)
50 min
In this fast-paced silent comedy, the heart of a handsome Yankee socialite is stolen by a comely Canadian lass. The trouble is, he cannot marry her until he earns her father's respect and approval. As he lives up in the Canadian wilderness, the enthusiastic suitor immediately boards a northbound train. It is a long-trek, but eventually he knocks upon her father's cabin door and finds her "twin" sister there to greet him. Athletic and daring, she shows the city slicker up at every turn. At one point she even tries to seduce the young fellow, but though she is attractive, he is not swayed (it's a good thing too as the "twin" is really his true-love in disguise). One day real trouble comes in the form of two burly, bullying loggers who beat the sawdust out of the hero. To get revenge, he calls his best friend, the ex-world heavyweight champion, to come for a visit. With his help, the hero teaches the loggers a lesson, wins his lady's heart and finally the approval of her father.
- Release date
- November 8, 1915
- Country of origin
- United States
Cast
- Francis X. Bushman as Robert Pennington
- Beverly Bayne as Eugenia Blondeau
- Beverly Bayne as Marie Blondeau
- Helen Dunbar as Mrs. Allison
- Wellington A. Playter as Jules Blondeau
- H. O'Dell as Louis Blondeau
- William Farris as Roland Blondeau
- Lester Cuneo as Jean
- Maurice Cytron as Pierre
- James J. Jeffries as Self
- Gibson Gowland as Mountain Man
Crew
- William J. Bauman · Director
- Johnston McCulley · Writer
- Fred J. Balshofer · Producer
- O.A.C. Lund · Producer