A Man in the Open
"It's mighty nice to see a real man make good when he has to plough through so many hazards to reach his goal."
Originally released in 1919. A Man in the Open is a western film. directed by Ernest C. Warde. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Dustin Farnum, Herschel Mayall, and Lamar Johnstone
Synopsis
Sailor Jesse, shipwrecked off the Texas coast, naively becomes involved with a cattle rustler. Because the sheriff believes in his innocence, Jesse finds work as a cowboy, but soon becomes infatuated with Polly, the medium for fake hypnotist Bull Brooks, and marries her. When he learns that Polly married to win a bet, Jesse attempts to take her from the town's influences to open spaces, but Brooks falsely reports that she killed herself rather than go.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 23, 1919
107 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- United Picture Theatres of America Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Man in the Open about?
Sailor Jesse, shipwrecked off the Texas coast, naively becomes involved with a cattle rustler. Because the sheriff believes in his innocence, Jesse finds work as a cowboy, but soon becomes infatuat...
Who directed A Man in the Open?
A Man in the Open was directed by Ernest C. Warde.
How long is A Man in the Open?
A Man in the Open has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was A Man in the Open released?
A Man in the Open was released on February 23, 1919 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Man in the Open?
The main cast of A Man in the Open includes Dustin Farnum, Herschel Mayall, Lamar Johnstone, Joseph J. Dowling, Claire Du Brey.