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The Good for Nothing (1912): Cast

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The Good for Nothing is a 1912 short film directed by Lloyd B. Carleton, starring Edwin August as Dick Evans - the Good for Nothing, Guy Hedlund and Howard Truesdale. It runs 15 minutes.

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The Good for Nothing (1912) movie poster
Released
Runtime
15 min
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Good for Nothing About?

The premise of The Good for Nothing without spoilers.

A social comedy in which the young Dick Evans is seen as a failure, and then tries to prove himself to his father and father-in-law as an editor.

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Cast & crew

The Good for Nothing Cast & Characters

Edwin August leads the cast as Dick Evans - the Good for Nothing, with Guy Hedlund and Howard Truesdale as Rosabel's Father - the Postmaster. Directed by Lloyd B. Carleton; 6 actors are credited in all.

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The Good for Nothing FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Good for Nothing, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Good for Nothing?

The Good for Nothing runs 15 minutes.

When was The Good for Nothing released?

The Good for Nothing was released on November 18, 1912.

Who directed The Good for Nothing?

The Good for Nothing was directed by Lloyd B. Carleton.

Who is in the cast of The Good for Nothing?

The Good for Nothing stars Edwin August as Dick Evans - the Good for Nothing, Guy Hedlund and Howard Truesdale as Rosabel's Father - the Postmaster, among 6 credited actors.

Does The Good for Nothing have a post-credit scene?

No. The Good for Nothing has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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