The Prospector - 1912

On his way to file a claim, a lone prospector stops overnight with a settler and his family. The miner little suspects that his host plots to steal the gold. But the settler’s daughter overhears the plan and warns the visitor just in time. The couple escapes with the woman’s younger sister. In store-bought finery suggesting new wealth, they return to the scene of the attempted crime and make peace with the settler. “We’ll work the mine together,” promises the prospector.

9min
1912
NR
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating4.0/10

Cast

Fred Church profile pictureFred ChurchJim Clayton
Evelyn Selbie profile pictureEvelyn SelbieDunn's Daughter

About The Prospector

The Prospector Overview

On his way to file a claim, a lone prospector stops overnight with a settler and his family. The miner little suspects that his host plots to steal the gold. But the settler’s daughter overhears the plan and warns the visitor just in time. The couple escapes with the woman’s younger sister. In store-bought finery suggesting new wealth, they return to the scene of the attempted crime and make peace with the settler. “We’ll work the mine together,” promises the prospector.

Age Rating: NR
Runtime: 9min

Extra details

Original Title: The Prospector
Original Language: English
Directed By: Arthur Mackley
Production Companies
The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company