

The Man from Painted Post
Synopsis
In order to find out who's behind a cattle rustling operation that's hurting ranchers, a detective for the Cattleman's Protective Association pretends to be a tenderfoot from back east who's just arrived in the area and doesn't know how to ride, rope or shoot.
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September 29, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Henabery
- Screenplay & Story
- Douglas Fairbanks, Jackson Gregory
- Original Title
- The Man from Painted Post
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Douglas Fairbanks Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Henabery
Douglas Fairbanks, Jackson Gregory
Victor Fleming
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Henabery
Director
Victor Fleming
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man from Painted Post
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Man from Painted Post about?
In order to find out who's behind a cattle rustling operation that's hurting ranchers, a detective for the Cattleman's Protective Association pretends to be a tenderfoot from back east who's just arrived in the area and doesn't know how to ride, rope or shoot.
Who directed The Man from Painted Post?
The Man from Painted Post was directed by Joseph Henabery.
Who stars in The Man from Painted Post?
The principal cast of The Man from Painted Post includes Douglas Fairbanks, Eileen Percy, Frank Campeau, Frank Clark, Herbert Standing.
When was The Man from Painted Post released and how long is it?
The Man from Painted Post was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 58m.
