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Won by a Fish (1912): Cast

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Won by a Fish is a 1912 short film directed by Mack Sennett, starring Edward Dillon as Harry, Mary Pickford and Dell Henderson. It runs 10 minutes.

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Won by a Fish (1912) movie poster
Released
Runtime
10 min
Director
Mack Sennett
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Won by a Fish About?

The premise of Won by a Fish without spoilers.

Papa’s despair over his fishing misfortunes makes him reject Harry, his daughter’s sweetheart, who tease him about his bad luck. Determined to change his fortunes, Papa heads out the next morning, unaware that the young couple has devised a scheme to teach him a lesson. Their plan succeeds, forcing Papa to accept Harry as his future son‑in‑law.

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Cast & crew

Won by a Fish Cast & Characters

Edward Dillon leads the cast as Harry, with Mary Pickford as The Woman and Dell Henderson as The Woman's Father. Directed by Mack Sennett; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Mack Sennett

More films directed by Mack Sennett: Road to Hollywood, The Timid Young Man, I Surrender Dear and Ghost Parade.

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Won by a Fish FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Won by a Fish, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Won by a Fish?

Won by a Fish runs 10 minutes.

When was Won by a Fish released?

Won by a Fish was released on April 22, 1912.

Who directed Won by a Fish?

Won by a Fish was directed by Mack Sennett.

More films by Mack Sennett

Who is in the cast of Won by a Fish?

Won by a Fish stars Edward Dillon as Harry, Mary Pickford as The Woman and Dell Henderson as The Woman's Father, among 4 credited actors.

Does Won by a Fish have a post-credit scene?

No. Won by a Fish has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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