Tol'able David
Synopsis
Tol'able David is a 1930 sound film directed by John G. Blystone and produced and released by Columbia Pictures. It is a remake of a famous 1921 silent film Tol'able David starring Richard Barthelmess and Ernest Torrence. Young David Kinemon is a good-natured, easy-going lad in a mountain village. Circumstances force him to take his brother's place as mailman for the community, and this brings him into deadly contact with the vicious Hatburn brothers.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 15, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John G. Blystone
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Hergesheimer, Benjamin Glazer
- Original Title
- Tol'able David
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John G. Blystone
Joseph Hergesheimer, Benjamin Glazer
Ted Tetzlaff
Glen Wheeler
Department Leadership Roster
Ted Tetzlaff
Director of Photography
Benjamin Glazer
Writer
John G. Blystone
Director
Glen Wheeler
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tol'able David
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What is Tol'able David about?
Tol'able David is a 1930 sound film directed by John G. Blystone and produced and released by Columbia Pictures. It is a remake of a famous 1921 silent film Tol'able David starring Richard Barthelmess and Ernest Torrence. Young David Kinemon is a good-natured, easy-going lad in a mountain village. Circumstances force him to take his brother's place as mailman for the community, and this brings him into deadly contact with the vicious Hatburn brothers.
Who directed Tol'able David?
Tol'able David was directed by John G. Blystone.
Who stars in Tol'able David?
The principal cast of Tol'able David includes Richard Cromwell, Noah Beery, Joan Peers, Henry B. Walthall, Tom Keene.
When was Tol'able David released and how long is it?
Tol'able David was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Is Tol'able David based on a book or true story?
Tol'able David is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Joseph Hergesheimer".