Tol'able David (1921)

When three thuggish men are responsible for the death of his father and the crippling of his brother, young David must choose between supporting his family or risking his life and exacting vengeance.

Director:

Henry King

Writers:

Joseph Hergesheimer (novel), Edmund Goulding,

Stars:

Richard Barthelmess, Gladys Hulette, Walter P. Lewis

2 wins.

Cast

Cast overview:
Richard Barthelmess	...	David Kinemon
Gladys Hulette	...	Esther Hatburn
Walter P. Lewis	...	Iscah Hatburn
Ernest Torrence	...	Luke Hatburn
Ralph Yearsley	...	Saul 'Little Buzzard' Hatburn
Forrest Robinson	...	Grandpa Hatburn
Laurence Eddinger	...	Sen. John Gault
Edmund Gurney	...	Hunter Kinemon
Warner Richmond	...	Allen Kinemon
Marion Abbott	...	Mother Kinemon
Patterson Dial	...	Rose Kinemon
Henry Hallam	...	The Doctor
Lassie	...	Lassie (a dog)

Storyline

When three thuggish men are responsible for the death of his father and the crippling of his brother, young David must choose between supporting his family or risking his life and exacting vengeance.

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Plot Keywords:

shooting | death | assault | americana | animal killing | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Release Date:

31 December 1921 (USA)

Also Known As:

David l'endurant

Filming Locations:

Blue Grass, Virginia, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Inspiration Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

99 min 80 min (DVD)

Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Referenced in Girl Shy (1924)

User Reviews

Idealized but highly appealing.

This famous 1921 movie is skillfully directed by Henry King. Richard Barthelmess is energetic, complex, and completely likable as the title character. There are a number of other fine performances as well which contributes greatly to the success of the film, the reality of the portrayals drawing us into the simple, mildly interesting story.

The action takes place in a rural setting in a romanticized America of the past. Filmed in the state of Virginia, the natural locations and produced sets evoke a twilight zone between the uncivilized old west and – what may have been considered in 1921 - the too civilized modern world of the Roaring 20's.

Splendid, sometimes exciting images and heart-felt performances make the story come alive on the screen. It is easy to identify with the character's joys and sorrows and, in turn, to find satisfaction in their achievements.