The Jack-Knife Man

The Jack-Knife Man

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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
  • August 1, 1920 (1920-08-01)
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

References

  1. "The Jack-Knife Man". American Silent Feature Film Survival Database. Retrieved January 10, 2014.
  2. "Reviews: The Jack-Knife Man". Exhibitors Herald. New York City: Exhibitors Herald Company. 11 (8): 91. August 21, 1920.
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