'If Only' Jim
“Here's a wide open Western picture that will make you giggle and gasp- it's the actionful story of an easy going bachelor-father who had to fight a whole town to prove his right to love.”
Synopsis
Gold miner Jim Golden is in love with Miss Dot, the local postmistress, but he has a reputation for being somewhat lazy and shiftless. One day he finds a baby that had been abandoned by local Indians, adopts it, and begins to work his claim again. Parky, a local thief and swindler, finds out that Jim has finally struck gold, and schemes to trick Jim out of his claim and kidnap Miss Dot while he's at it.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Jaccard
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip Verrill Mighels, George C. Hull
- Original Title
- 'If Only' Jim
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Jaccard
Philip Verrill Mighels, George C. Hull
Harry M. Fowler
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Jaccard
Director
Harry M. Fowler
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 'If Only' Jim
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What is 'If Only' Jim about?
Gold miner Jim Golden is in love with Miss Dot, the local postmistress, but he has a reputation for being somewhat lazy and shiftless. One day he finds a baby that had been abandoned by local Indians, adopts it, and begins to work his claim again. Parky, a local thief and swindler, finds out that Jim has finally struck gold, and schemes to trick Jim out of his claim and kidnap Miss Dot while he's at it.
Who directed 'If Only' Jim?
'If Only' Jim was directed by Jacques Jaccard.
Who stars in 'If Only' Jim?
The principal cast of 'If Only' Jim includes Harry Carey, Carol Holloway, Ruth Royce, Duke R. Lee, Roy Coulson.
When was 'If Only' Jim released and how long is it?
'If Only' Jim was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is 'If Only' Jim based on a book or true story?
'If Only' Jim is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Philip Verrill Mighels".
What is the age rating and content advisory for 'If Only' Jim?
'If Only' Jim holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).