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Cast
Harry Carey
as Cheyenne Harry
J. Barney Sherry
as John Merritt
Kathleen O'Connor
as Helen Merritt
Harry von Meter
as Earl of Jollywell (as Harry V. Meter)
Lydia Yeamans Titus
as Helen's Aunt (as Lydia Titus)
Duke R. Lee
as Buck Regan
Joe Harris
as Seymour
John Cook
as Old Sheriff (as Johnnie Cooke)
Ted Brooks
as The 'Youngster'
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1919
Runtime0h 50m
LanguageNo Language
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Crime, Western
Votes4
DirectorJohn Ford
WritersHarry Carey, John Ford, Hal Hoadley
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast9 credited
Also Known AsA Gun Fightin' Gentleman
About A Gun Fightin' Gentleman
Cheyenne Harry, owner of the biggest cattle ranch in his corner of the west, is having trouble with John Merritt, a land-grabbing Chicago meat-packer. By some artifice of shrewd legal aid, Merritt manages to seize Harry's ranch under a bogus writ of foreclosure. Failing to get justice by his many letters to Merritt, Cheyenne Harry goes east and calls at the millionaire's mansion. At first, Merritt refuses to see him. Then, to cause amusement for his daughter, Helen, and her guests, he invites the "uncouth" westerner into his dining hall. He is sure that he will make some grave error in table deportment and afford them all a laugh. To the amazement of Merrit and the guests Harry's table manners are faultless. Then, to trick him into an embarrassing position, Merritt eats with his knife. Harry, realizing that it is proper for the guest to follow the example of the host, does likewise. He leaves the house chagrined but more determined than ever to get justice from Merritt.
Directed by John Ford, A Gun Fightin' Gentleman leans on a strong ensemble — Harry Carey, J. Barney Sherry, Kathleen O'Connor — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1919.
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