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28 December 1919 (USA)
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Psychiatrist Dr. Ulrich Metz attempts to drive Daniel Brown to suicide. Full summary » | Add synopsis »
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The Iron Horse, The Kid, Underworld: Shasta County Silent Film Festival
(From Alt Film Guide. 6 October 2011, 11:19 PM, PDT)
Josef von Sternberg, Charles Chaplin, John Ford: Shasta County Silent Film Festival
(From Alt Film Guide. 6 October 2011, 11:19 PM, PDT)
(From Alt Film Guide. 6 October 2011, 11:19 PM, PDT)
Josef von Sternberg, Charles Chaplin, John Ford: Shasta County Silent Film Festival
(From Alt Film Guide. 6 October 2011, 11:19 PM, PDT)
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A work of comic genius from Fairbanks and Fleming!
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Cast
(in credits order) | Douglas Fairbanks | ... | Daniel Boone Brown |
 | Albert MacQuarrie | ... | Hobson |
| Kathleen Clifford | ... | Lucette Bancroft |
| Frank Campeau | ... | Mark Drake |
| Ralph Lewis | ... | Curtis Brown |
| Herbert Grimwood | ... | Dr. Ulrich Metz |
| Daisy Jefferson | ... | Bobby De Vere |
| Bull Montana | ... | The Nightmare |
| Victor Fleming | ... | Himself |
| Thomas J. Geraghty | ... | Himself (as T.J.G.) |
| William C. McGann | ... | Himself |
| Harris Thorpe | ... | Himself |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| George Kuwa | ... | Elevator Operator (uncredited) |
| Babe London | ... | Switchboard Operator (uncredited) |
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| Victor Fleming | |||
Writing credits(in alphabetical order) | ||
| Douglas Fairbanks | story (uncredited) | |
| Victor Fleming | uncredited | |
| Thomas J. Geraghty | scenario (as T.J.G.) | |
Produced by | |||
| Douglas Fairbanks | .... | producer | |
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| William C. McGann | |||
| Harris Thorpe | |||
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| Edward M. Langley | |||
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director | |||
| Theodore Reed | .... | assistant director (as J. Theodore Reed) | |
| Joseph Henabery | .... | assistant director (unconfirmed) (uncredited) | |
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| Henry Clive | .... | art title paintings | |
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| John Fairbanks | .... | general manager (uncredited) | |
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- United Artists (1919) (USA) (theatrical)
- Classic Video Streams (2009) (USA) (DVD)
- Flicker Alley (2008) (USA) (DVD)
- Grapevine Video (????) (USA) (VHS)
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85 min
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The first film directed by Victor Fleming.See more »
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Edited from His Majesty, the American (1919)See more »
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What a miracle this film is! Designed as a "cheer 'em up film" following the dark days of World War 1, this is a wildly energetic and fanciful comedy, that is truly life-affirming.
Doug is his usual cheerful self, performing some amazing stunts, and lighting up the screen with his ebullient personality. Under the sure direction of Victor Fleming - making his debut as a director - the film never misses a beat, and is full of surprises.
There are a couple of moments of pure fantasy, including an insane dream sequence, and scenes set in Doug's brain and in his stomach! And the whole thing comes to a wild special effects climax when a dam bursts!
This gem is truly a neglected classic and deserves to be restored and released on DVD, so that we may all enjoy the cyclone of energy that was Douglas Fairbanks. 10 out of 10.