The Man Next Door
“The human heart story of a girl's brave fight for love and happiness.”
Synopsis
The story to this comedy-drama is based on the book by Emerson Hough, who was experiencing a surge of popularity because his book The Covered Wagon had recently been made into a hit film. Ranchman Colonel Wright sends his daughter Bonnie to an Eastern college to receive an education. She decides to stay in the city and sends for her father, who arrives with his foreman Curly. Even though they live in the midst of society, they are snubbed by the Easterners as uncouth.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 28, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Victor Schertzinger
- Screenplay & Story
- C. Graham Baker, Emerson Hough
- Original Title
- The Man Next Door
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Vitagraph Company of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Victor Schertzinger
C. Graham Baker, Emerson Hough
W. Steve Smith Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
C. Graham Baker
Writer
Victor Schertzinger
Director
W. Steve Smith Jr.
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 Man Next Door
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Man Next Door about?
The story to this comedy-drama is based on the book by Emerson Hough, who was experiencing a surge of popularity because his book The Covered Wagon had recently been made into a hit film. Ranchman Colonel Wright sends his daughter Bonnie to an Eastern college to receive an education. She decides to stay in the city and sends for her father, who arrives with his foreman Curly. Even though they live in the midst of society, they are snubbed by the Easterners as uncouth.
Who directed The Man Next Door?
The Man Next Door was directed by Victor Schertzinger.
Who stars in The Man Next Door?
The principal cast of The Man Next Door includes David Torrence, Frank Sheridan, James Morrison, Alice Calhoun, John Steppling.
When was The Man Next Door released and how long is it?
The Man Next Door was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Is The Man Next Door based on a book or true story?
The Man Next Door is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Emerson Hough".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Man Next Door?
The Man Next Door holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).