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Hypnotic Nell
(1912) United States of America
B&W : Split-reel
Directed by Pat Hartigan
Cast: Ruth Roland [Nell, the ranch girl], Edward Coxen [Bashful Bill], Robert Chandler (James Robert Chandler) [Nell’s father], Horace Peyton [the Chinese cook]
Kalem Company, Incorporated, production; distributed by The General Film Company, Incorporated. / Released 8 May 1912; in a split-reel with American Tourists Abroad (1912). / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format.
Comedy: Western.
Synopsis: [?] [From The Moving Picture World]? Bashful Bill is in love with Nell and while she offers him every encouragement, he is afraid to ask the eternal question. When Nell reads the advertisement of a hypnotist, who guarantees to teach his profession in a short course by mail, she sees great opportunities. She is a faithful student and soon is able to place the cook and other unfortunates under her spell. Nell hypnotizes her lover and finds that he experiences a decided change in his attitude, but her father appears and offers decided objections. The girl is equal to the occasion, however, and through her magic influence causes the father to extend his blessing. When they “come out of it” there is nothing for them to do but make good.
Survival status: (unknown)
Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].
Listing updated: 6 January 2025.
References: Lahue-World p. 36 : Website-IMDb.
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