The Hoosier Schoolmaster
“OUT OF THE BOOK..INTO THE SCREEN AND INTO YOUR HEART”
Synopsis
Right after the Civil War, an ex-Union soldier sets out to become a schoolmaster in his small town, even though many locals still harbor a resentment against "Yankees". He goes up against the town bully, who both want the same girl, and his troubles multiply when a vicious band of nightriders set out to drive him out of town.
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Norman Foster
Ralph Hartsook
Charlotte Henry
Hannah
Dorothy Libaire
Martha Means
Tommy Bupp
Shocky
Otis Harlan
Squire Hawkins
Fred Kohler Jr.
Bud Larkin
William V. Mong
Jake Means
Russell Simpson
Doc Small
Joseph E. Bernard
Randall (as J.E. Bernard)
Wallace Reid Jr.
Hank
George 'Gabby' Hayes
Pearson (as George Hayes)
Sarah Padden
Sarah
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 14, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lewis D. Collins
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Eggleston, Charles Logue
- Original Title
- The Hoosier Schoolmaster
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Paul Malvern Productions, Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lewis D. Collins
Edward Eggleston, Charles Logue
Harry Neumann
Carl Pierson
Trem Carr
Department Leadership Roster
Lewis D. Collins
Director
Carl Pierson
Editor
Harry Neumann
Director of Photography
Trem Carr
Producer
Charles Logue
Writer
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 Hoosier Schoolmaster
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What is The Hoosier Schoolmaster about?
Right after the Civil War, an ex-Union soldier sets out to become a schoolmaster in his small town, even though many locals still harbor a resentment against "Yankees". He goes up against the town bully, who both want the same girl, and his troubles multiply when a vicious band of nightriders set out to drive him out of town.
Who directed The Hoosier Schoolmaster?
The Hoosier Schoolmaster was directed by Lewis D. Collins.
Who stars in The Hoosier Schoolmaster?
The principal cast of The Hoosier Schoolmaster includes Norman Foster, Charlotte Henry, Dorothy Libaire, Tommy Bupp, Otis Harlan.
When was The Hoosier Schoolmaster released and how long is it?
The Hoosier Schoolmaster was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Is The Hoosier Schoolmaster based on a book or true story?
The Hoosier Schoolmaster is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edward Eggleston".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hoosier Schoolmaster?
The Hoosier Schoolmaster holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).