The Jack-Knife Man
Synopsis
A dying mother left his child with an old man, but the village people want to take the child away from him because he is too old.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 31, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- King Vidor
- Screenplay & Story
- William Parker, Ellis Parker Butler
- Original Title
- The Jack-Knife Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- King W. Vidor Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
King Vidor
William Parker, Ellis Parker Butler
Ira H. Morgan
King Vidor
Department Leadership Roster
King Vidor
Director
William Parker
Writer
King Vidor
Producer
Ira H. Morgan
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Jack-Knife Man
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What is The Jack-Knife Man about?
A dying mother left his child with an old man, but the village people want to take the child away from him because he is too old.
Who directed The Jack-Knife Man?
The Jack-Knife Man was directed by King Vidor.
Who stars in The Jack-Knife Man?
The principal cast of The Jack-Knife Man includes Harry Todd, Bobby Kelso, F.A. Turner, Lillian Leighton, Florence Vidor.
When was The Jack-Knife Man released and how long is it?
The Jack-Knife Man was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Is The Jack-Knife Man based on a book or true story?
The Jack-Knife Man is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ellis Parker Butler".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Jack-Knife Man?
The Jack-Knife Man holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).