A Man in the Open
“It's mighty nice to see a real man make good when he has to plough through so many hazards to reach his goal.”
Synopsis
Sailor Jesse, shipwrecked off the Texas coast, naively becomes involved with a cattle rustler. Because the sheriff believes in his innocence, Jesse finds work as a cowboy, but soon becomes infatuated with Polly, the medium for fake hypnotist Bull Brooks, and marries her. When he learns that Polly married to win a bet, Jesse attempts to take her from the town's influences to open spaces, but Brooks falsely reports that she killed herself rather than go.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 23, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ernest C. Warde
- Screenplay & Story
- Roger Pocock, Fred Myton
- Original Title
- A Man in the Open
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- United Picture Theatres of America Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ernest C. Warde
Roger Pocock, Fred Myton
Department Leadership Roster
Ernest C. Warde
Director
Fred Myton
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 A Man in the Open
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What is A Man in the Open about?
Sailor Jesse, shipwrecked off the Texas coast, naively becomes involved with a cattle rustler. Because the sheriff believes in his innocence, Jesse finds work as a cowboy, but soon becomes infatuated with Polly, the medium for fake hypnotist Bull Brooks, and marries her. When he learns that Polly married to win a bet, Jesse attempts to take her from the town's influences to open spaces, but Brooks falsely reports that she killed herself rather than go.
Who directed A Man in the Open?
A Man in the Open was directed by Ernest C. Warde.
Who stars in A Man in the Open?
The principal cast of A Man in the Open includes Dustin Farnum, Herschel Mayall, Lamar Johnstone, Joseph J. Dowling, Claire Du Brey.
When was A Man in the Open released and how long is it?
A Man in the Open was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Is A Man in the Open based on a book or true story?
A Man in the Open is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Roger Pocock".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Man in the Open?
A Man in the Open holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).