Jack Knife Man (1920)
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An early directorial effort by King Vidor, The Jack Knife Man is based on a sentimental story by Ellis Parker Butler. Vidor avoids many of the obvious Pathos pitfalls of the Butler original, turning out a story that is as credible as it is heartwarming. Fred Turner stars as a lonely old man who… More An early directorial effort by King Vidor, The Jack Knife Man is based on a sentimental story by Ellis Parker Butler. Vidor avoids many of the obvious Pathos pitfalls of the Butler original, turning out a story that is as credible as it is heartwarming. Fred Turner stars as a lonely old man who lives on a decrepit houseboat. His dour outlook on life is brightened a bit when he meets a small orphaned boy. The two "outcasts" share many an adventure over the next five reels, enjoying a happy ending despite several last-reel reverses. Florence Vidor, then the wife of the director, appears in Jack Knife Man in the small role of Mrs. Montgomery. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- King Vidor
- Written By
- King Vidor
- Genres
- Drama
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Cast
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Charles Arling
as Doctor
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James Corrigan
as George Rapp
- Anna Dodge
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Bobby Kelso
as "Buddy"
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Lillian Leighton
as Mrs. Potter
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Willis Marks
as Rev. Resmer Briggles
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Claire McDowell
as Liz Merdin
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Harry Todd
as "Booge"
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Fred Turner
as Peter Lane
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Florence Vidor
as Mrs. Montgomery
- Irene Yeager
