The Gentleman from Indiana
“THE BIG HIT OF THE YEAR!”
Synopsis
After a spectacular college football career, John Harkless leaves the university to pursue a place in Indiana politics. He buys the failing Plattville Herald and, using the newspaper to expose various illegal activities, sets out to rid the county of all mobsters and corrupt officials.
Top Cast
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Dustin Farnum
John Harkless
Winifred Kingston
Helen Sherwood
Herbert Standing
Joe Fisbee
Page Peters
Lige Willets
Howard Davies
Rodney McCune
Juan de la Cruz
Tom Meredith
Joe Ray
Skillett
Elsie Cort
Skillett's Girl
C. Norman Hammond
Judge Briscoe
Helen Jerome Eddy
Jacob Abrams
Undetermined Role (uncredited)
Virginia Foltz
Undetermined Role (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 28, 1915
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Lloyd
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Lloyd, Julia Crawford Ivers, Booth Tarkington
- Original Title
- The Gentleman from Indiana
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Lloyd
Frank Lloyd, Julia Crawford Ivers, Booth Tarkington
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Lloyd
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gentleman from Indiana
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What is The Gentleman from Indiana about?
After a spectacular college football career, John Harkless leaves the university to pursue a place in Indiana politics. He buys the failing Plattville Herald and, using the newspaper to expose various illegal activities, sets out to rid the county of all mobsters and corrupt officials.
Who directed The Gentleman from Indiana?
The Gentleman from Indiana was directed by Frank Lloyd.
Who stars in The Gentleman from Indiana?
The principal cast of The Gentleman from Indiana includes Dustin Farnum, Winifred Kingston, Herbert Standing, Page Peters, Howard Davies.
When was The Gentleman from Indiana released and how long is it?
The Gentleman from Indiana was released in 1915 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is The Gentleman from Indiana based on a book or true story?
The Gentleman from Indiana is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Booth Tarkington".