The Jack Knife Man (1920) The Jack Knife Man

The Jack Knife Man ★★★ 1920 Sentimental silent treatment of the relationship between a boy and a man. A new mother close to death hands over her bundle of joy to a kindly old river man, and the two bond in a familial way despite incessant adversity. Made the year following Vidor's debut as a feature film director. 70m/B VHS. Fred Turner, Harry Todd, Bobby Kelso, Willis Marks, Lillian (Lillianne, Lyllian) Leighton, James Corrigan; Director: King Vidor; Writer: William Parker.

At-a-glance
Year Released 1920
Length (in minutes) 70
Display Black & White
Formats VHS
National Film Registry
Credits
Role Name
Actor Lillian (Lillianne
Actor Lyllian) Leighton
Actor Fred Turner
Actor Harry Todd
Actor Bobby Kelso
Actor Willis Marks
Actor James Corrigan
Director King Vidor
Writer William Parker