The Jack-Knife Man
| The Jack-Knife Man | |
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 Newspaper advertisement | |
| Directed by | King Vidor |
| Produced by | King Vidor |
| Written by | William Parker |
| Based on |
The Jack-Knife Man by Ellis Parker Butler |
| Starring | F. A. Turner |
| Cinematography | Ira H. Morgan |
Production company |
King W. Vidor Productions |
| Distributed by | First National Pictures |
Release dates |
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Running time | 60 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent (English intertitles) |
The Jack-Knife Man is a 1920 American silent drama film directed by King Vidor. Prints of the film survive in several film archives.[1]
Plot
As described in a film magazine,[2] Peter Lane (Turner), known as the "jack-knife man" because he spends his time whittling objects from wood, selling them to earn a living, loves and is loved by the Widow Potter (Leighton), desisting from matrimony for reasons known only to himself. When a hungry child, "Buddy," comes to his houseboat in quest of food, Peter asks and receives the aid of the Widow Potter. Returning to the boat he finds the boy's mother, dying, and he buries her and adopts the boy. A while later a tramp, "Booge," joins the queer family and refuses to be ousted. The three become inseparable companions. Then a busybody parson seizes the boy and insists on finding a home for him, fortunately placing him with the Widow Potter. Time passes and Peter becomes widely sought as a maker of wooden toys. After some developments of a startling nature, his financial position improves, and Peter marries the widow and all are happy.
Cast
- F. A. Turner as Peter Lane (credited as Fred Turner)
- Harry Todd as 'Booge'
- Bobby Kelso as 'Buddy'
- Willis Marks as Rasmer Briggles
- Lillian Leighton as Widow Potter
- James Corrigan as George Rapp
- Claire McDowell as Lize Merdin (credited as Claire MacDowell)
- Charles Arling as The Doctor
- Florence Vidor as Mrs. Marcia Montgomery
- Irene Yeager as Susie (credited as Irene Yaeger)
- Carol Marshall as Jane
- Anna Dodge as Undetermined Role (credited as Mrs. George Hernandez)
References
- ↑ "The Jack-Knife Man". American Silent Feature Film Survival Database. Retrieved January 10, 2014.
- ↑ "Reviews: The Jack-Knife Man". Exhibitors Herald. New York City: Exhibitors Herald Company. 11 (8): 91. August 21, 1920.
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