Diana of the Farm (1915)

Hard luck sticks to Bud and Bill like a burr to a horse's tail. Weary and footsore, the travelers reach Corntassel's place, but that unfeeling gent shows a disposition to send them on their way at the muzzle of a shotgun. Bud, however, makes a hit with Diana, the farmer's daughter, and but for the fact that Corntassel compels Diana to give to the dogs the food she had intended to present to Bud and Bill, the latter might have gotten something to eat. The hungry travelers try to milk the Corntassel cow, but his name is Tom and he butts the two back within the farmer's reach. In desperation, Bud and his pal try fishing for a meal. At the same time Diana goes down to the river's edge, dons a bathing suit and goes in for a swim. In swinging his hook, Bud accidentally annexes Diana's clothes. Seeing this, the girl shouts for help. Corntassel leaps into the river, believing his daughter is drowning. Bud, under the same impression, gets into a boat and after rescuing the farmer, heads toward Diana. The latter, however, swims ashore. Turning upon Corntassel, Bud vows to drown him unless allowed to marry Diana. The farmer is about to consent when Bill, who has taken up the task of fishing, swings his line. The hook catches in Bud's trousers and pulls him into the river. Corntassel thereupon heads for shore. When Bud tries to land, the irate farmer hurls him back into the stream. Turning upon Bill, Corntassel throws him in after poor Bud. In vain do the unfortunates attempt to reach the river bank. While Corntassel chortles with glee, the two are claimed by Davy Jones.

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Summary Details
GenresComedy Short
FilmmakersRole
William Beaudine Director
CastRole
Bud Duncan
Bud - a Cruel Master
Ethel Teare
Diana - a Farmer's Daughter
Charles Inslee
3Lem Corntassel - Diana's Father
William Beaudine
Bill - Bud's Servant of Necessity