Tomboy Bessie (1912): cast, story & where to watch
1912 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1912, Tomboy Bessie is a comedy film directed by Mack Sennett, running about 9 minutes.
What it’s about. In this one, Mabel Normand plays the title role, a wild child who keeps tormenting people and getting into scrapes. Mack is courting Kate Toncray, who plays Mabel's aunt and William Butler plays Mabel's father and Kate's brother, who tells Mack he may marry his sister if he amuses his daughter. This consists of letting her torment him and of setting a local chicken farmer on them all.
Who’s in it. Tomboy Bessie stars Mabel Normand as Tomboy Bessie and Mack Sennett as Andrew - the Suitor.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Tomboy Bessie has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tomboy Bessie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tomboy Bessie tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tomboy Bessie (1912)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tomboy Bessie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tomboy Bessie worth watching?
- Tomboy Bessie holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tomboy Bessie?
- Tomboy Bessie stars Mabel Normand and Mack Sennett.
- When was Tomboy Bessie released?
- Tomboy Bessie was released in 1912, with a runtime of about 9 minutes.