Tol'able David
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.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1921 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Henry King |
| Runtime | 94 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.9/10 (21 votes) |
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🎬 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
Richard Barthelmess
David Kinemon
Gladys Hulette
Esther Hatburn
Ernest Torrence
Luke Hatburn
Marion Abbott
Mother Kinemon
Forrest Robinson
Grandpa Hatburn
Laurence Eddinger
Sen. John Gault
Walter P. Lewis
Iscah Hatburn
Ralph Yearsley
Saul 'Little Buzzard' Hatburn
Warner Richmond
Allen Kinemon
Patterson Dial
Rose Kinemon
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