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.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1919 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy, Crime, Western |
| Director | John Ford |
| Runtime | 50 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.0/10 (3 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs a classic clash between the honest West and the cunning East, using comedic situations to expose high society's hypocrisy. It relies on the contrast between the cowboy's straightforward simplicity and the capitalist's sophisticated deceit.
Those who tire of predictable shootouts will appreciate the witty subversion where the sharpest weapon at the table is perfect etiquette. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: John Ford
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With a cup of coffee on a cozy evening, for a light western with a twist of irony.
🎭 Cast
Harry Carey
Cheyenne Harry
J. Barney Sherry
John Merritt
Kathleen O'Connor
Helen Merritt
Harry von Meter
Earl of Jollywell (as Harry V. Meter)
Lydia Yeamans Titus
Helen's Aunt (as Lydia Titus)
Duke R. Lee
Buck Regan
Joe Harris
Seymour
John Cook
Old Sheriff (as Johnnie Cooke)
Ted Brooks
The 'Youngster'
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