The Traveling Salesman
“The Sleeping Car, the "One-Horse" hotel and many other comic possibilities are taken advantage of by this picture, which also includes exceptionally strong dramatic situations.”
Synopsis
A man traveling home for Christmas gets stuck in a small town and finds romance with a woman operating the telegraph.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 17, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Kaufman
- Screenplay & Story
- James Forbes
- Original Title
- The Traveling Salesman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Famous Players Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Kaufman
James Forbes
Karl Brown, Larry Williams
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Kaufman
Director
James Forbes
Screenplay
Karl Brown
Director of Photography
Larry Williams
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Traveling Salesman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Traveling Salesman about?
A man traveling home for Christmas gets stuck in a small town and finds romance with a woman operating the telegraph.
Who directed The Traveling Salesman?
The Traveling Salesman was directed by Joseph Kaufman.
Who stars in The Traveling Salesman?
The principal cast of The Traveling Salesman includes Frank McIntyre, Doris Kenyon, Harry Northrup, Russell Bassett, Julia Stuart.
When was The Traveling Salesman released and how long is it?
The Traveling Salesman was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.