The Lady Barber of Roaring Gulch (1912)

Violet De Ray opens up a barber shop at Roaring Gulch and not only does a great business but unconsciously has a hand in hurrying along several stagnant matrimonial affairs. This is notably the case with Si, who has loved bashfully and at a respectable distance for years. He is lured into Violet's shop, and after his chin whiskers have been clipped he emerges elated; and this coupled with Mandy's desire to protect him from such evil influences cements a long-drawn-out romance. Marcia Allen is a flirt. Her pa takes her to the window so that she can see her Jack being patted and petted, after which she is not so coy. Pa's desire to get into the lady barber's shop never consummates, owing to Ma's vigilance, and when Pa, with malice aforethought, injures his hand so that he cannot shave himself, Ma officiates with disastrous results as far as Pa's beauty and comfort are concerned. The ladies of Roaring Gulch eventually meet and decide to oust this interloper and innovator. They swoop down upon her in a body; they look through the widow and see the minx kissing a gentleman of Italian extraction. They enter, make themselves unpleasant--and discover that the man is Violet's husband. Violet is persuaded to leave and does so in good financial circumstances, and Bill the barber's smile returns and he does his customary business as of yore.

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Summary Details
Running Time10 min
GenresComedy Short Western
FilmmakersRole
Al Christie Director
David Horsley Producer
CastRole
Louise Glaum
Marcia Allen
Eddie Lyons
Jack - Marcia's Sweetheart
Stella Adams
Mrs. Allen - Marcia's Mother
Russell Bassett
Dad Allen