Just Pals
“A man may be down but he's never out. A story packed with action, laughs and just a few tears.”
Synopsis
Bim seems to be his town's biggest loser, but when he takes a needy 13-year-old boy named Bill under his wing, it seems there may be some hope for Bim. After learning about Bill, a young teacher, Mary, whom Bim secretly adores, helps get the young boy into school. And when Bim then helps Mary repay a loan, defaulted on by shifty boyfriend, it becomes evident that Bim can reform. As the plot in this captivating film twist and turns, the stakes get higher, the action gets more intense and hope for Bim bounds upward.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 21, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Ford
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Schofield
- Original Title
- Just Pals
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Ford
Paul Schofield, John McDermott
George Schneiderman
William Fox
Department Leadership Roster
John Ford
Director
William Fox
Producer
George Schneiderman
Director of Photography
Paul Schofield
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Just Pals
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Just Pals about?
Bim seems to be his town's biggest loser, but when he takes a needy 13-year-old boy named Bill under his wing, it seems there may be some hope for Bim. After learning about Bill, a young teacher, Mary, whom Bim secretly adores, helps get the young boy into school. And when Bim then helps Mary repay a loan, defaulted on by shifty boyfriend, it becomes evident that Bim can reform. As the plot in this captivating film twist and turns, the stakes get higher, the action gets more intense and hope for Bim bounds upward.
Who directed Just Pals?
Just Pals was directed by John Ford.
Who stars in Just Pals?
The principal cast of Just Pals includes Buck Jones, Helen Ferguson, George Stone, Duke R. Lee, William Buckley.
When was Just Pals released and how long is it?
Just Pals was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 50m.