The Barefoot Boy
Synopsis
Dick Alden, a 12-year-old boy mistreated by his stepfather and picked on by the other residents of his village, is wrongly accused of setting fire to the local schoolhouse. He runs away but vows to take his revenge on the village. Years later he gets his chance when he returns to take over the mill he has inherited--he plans to close it down, which would throw most of the people out of work and destroy the economy. However, he runs into someone from his past that could put a halt to his plans.
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John Bowers
Dick Alden
Marjorie Daw
Mary Truesdale
Sylvia Breamer
Milicent Carter
George A. McDaniel
Rodman Grant
Raymond Hatton
Deacon Holloway
Tully Marshall
Tom Adams
George Periolat
Si Parker
Virginia True Boardman
Mrs. Blake
Brinsley Shaw
Josiah Blake
Harry Todd
Bill Hawkins
Otis Harlan
Wilson
Frankie Lee
Dick Alden - as a Child
Gertrude Messinger
Mary Truesdale - as a Child
Lottie Williams
Mrs. Hawkins
Spec O'Donnell
Schoolboy
Jean O'Rourke
Schoolgirl (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Kirkland
- Screenplay & Story
- Wallace Clifton, John Greenleaf Whittier
- Original Title
- The Barefoot Boy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Mission Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Kirkland
Wallace Clifton, John Greenleaf Whittier
Harry Cohn
Department Leadership Roster
David Kirkland
Director
Wallace Clifton
Writer
John Greenleaf Whittier
Writer
Harry Cohn
Producer
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What is The Barefoot Boy about?
Dick Alden, a 12-year-old boy mistreated by his stepfather and picked on by the other residents of his village, is wrongly accused of setting fire to the local schoolhouse. He runs away but vows to take his revenge on the village. Years later he gets his chance when he returns to take over the mill he has inherited--he plans to close it down, which would throw most of the people out of work and destroy the economy. However, he runs into someone from his past that could put a halt to his plans.
Who directed The Barefoot Boy?
The Barefoot Boy was directed by David Kirkland.
Who stars in The Barefoot Boy?
The principal cast of The Barefoot Boy includes John Bowers, Marjorie Daw, Sylvia Breamer, George A. McDaniel, Raymond Hatton.
When was The Barefoot Boy released and how long is it?
The Barefoot Boy was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 58m.