← ← Back
Movie poster: Tol'able David (1921)
🎬 Movie

Tol'able David

1921 · 94 min Drama
6.9 / 10 · TMDB

Young David Kinemon is a good-natured, easy-going lad in a mountain village. Circumstances force him to take his brother's place as mail carrier for the community, and this brings him into deadly contact with the vicious Hatburn brothers.

Watch online

Click to play

📋 Film Details

Year 1921
Country United States of America
Genre Drama
Director Henry King
Runtime 94 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.9/10 (21 votes)

📺 Where to Watch

Checking availability...

🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Director Henry King constructs a compelling narrative on the contrast between pastoral beauty and looming violence, using the road as a potent metaphor for a journey into manhood. He relies on Richard Barthelmess's profoundly expressive silent performance to chart the character's transformation from gentle youth to resolute adult.

What lingers after the final reel is the timeless power of a simple moral tale, where decency and courage face a brutal test. The film's emotional clarity and heartfelt execution remain deeply affecting. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Henry King

🕯️

Best Watched

Best viewed in a quiet setting to appreciate the nuanced silent performances and scenic photography.

🎭 Cast

🎬 Similar Movies

💬 Audience Reviews

Write a Review

Quick rating — tap to vote:

Or write a full review:

0/2000