The Dixie Merchant
Synopsis
Goodnatured J. P. Fippany loses his home and takes to the road on a chicken-wagon with his wife and daughter. The wagon is wrecked in an automobile collision involving Jimmy Pickett, who falls in love with daughter Aida, and through a misunderstanding involving Marseillaise, Fippany's racehorse, his wife Josephine and Aida go to live with relatives. The disconsolate Fippany sells Marseillaise to Jimmy's father, sends the money to his wife, then disappears. Meanwhile, Jimmy finds Aida and convinces her of his love. Marseillaise, badly driven in a race, loses a heat, but Fippany emerges and rides her to victory, following which there is a reconciliation between husband and wife.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 7, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Borzage
- Screenplay & Story
- Kenneth B. Clarke, Barry Benefield
- Original Title
- The Dixie Merchant
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Borzage
Kenneth B. Clarke, Barry Benefield
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Borzage
Director
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What is The Dixie Merchant about?
Goodnatured J. P. Fippany loses his home and takes to the road on a chicken-wagon with his wife and daughter. The wagon is wrecked in an automobile collision involving Jimmy Pickett, who falls in love with daughter Aida, and through a misunderstanding involving Marseillaise, Fippany's racehorse, his wife Josephine and Aida go to live with relatives. The disconsolate Fippany sells Marseillaise to Jimmy's father, sends the money to his wife, then disappears. Meanwhile, Jimmy finds Aida and convinces her of his love. Marseillaise, badly driven in a race, loses a heat, but Fippany emerges and rides her to victory, following which there is a reconciliation between husband and wife.
Who directed The Dixie Merchant?
The Dixie Merchant was directed by Frank Borzage.
Who stars in The Dixie Merchant?
The principal cast of The Dixie Merchant includes Jack Mulhall, Madge Bellamy, J. Farrell MacDonald, Claire McDowell, Harvey Clark.
When was The Dixie Merchant released and how long is it?
The Dixie Merchant was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Is The Dixie Merchant based on a book or true story?
The Dixie Merchant is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Barry Benefield".