The Better Man
Originally released in 1916. The Better Man is a western film. directed by Jay Hunt. At just 20 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jack Holt, Lucille Young, and Jack Nelson
Synopsis
Big Jim Cullison, boss of the Henley logging camp, hires Grace Ivers. She proves very capable, and he comes to value her. Sometime later Jerry Henley, the owner of the camp, arrives on a tour of inspection, accompanied by his secretary, Graves. The latter is an old confidence man, who had once wronged Grace, and he threatens to expose her if she gives his game away. Jim overhears, kicking Graves out of the camp, forcing him to write a note to his employer, saying that he has been called out of town on business. Jim thinks Grace has fallen for Henley and steps aside. But when Henley departs Grace tells Jim she really loves him, and the lovers are united.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 28, 1916
109 years ago
Runtime
0h 20m
20 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Bison Motion Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Better Man about?
Big Jim Cullison, boss of the Henley logging camp, hires Grace Ivers. She proves very capable, and he comes to value her. Sometime later Jerry Henley, the owner of the camp, arrives on a tour of in...
Who directed The Better Man?
The Better Man was directed by Jay Hunt.
How long is The Better Man?
The Better Man has a runtime of 0 hours and 20 minutes (20 minutes total).
When was The Better Man released?
The Better Man was released on October 28, 1916 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Better Man?
The main cast of The Better Man includes Jack Holt, Lucille Young, Jack Nelson, Albert MacQuarrie.