String Beans (1918)
It's Charles Ray at his best!
Farmer Toby Watkinsm whose fanciful poetry does not impress his exasperated uncle, leaves the farm to become a subscription solicitor for the "Sawbert Weekly Clarion." In Sawbert, Toby meets Mayor Lot Morris' daughter Jean, and the shy young people fall in love. Crooked stock promoter Kendall Reeves arrives in town and unveils his plan to open a string-bean cannery.
Director: Victor Schertzinger
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: December 22, 1918
Cast
- Charles Ray - Toby Watkins
- Jane Novak - Jean Morris
- Donald MacDonald - Kendall Reeves
- J.P. Lockney - Zachary Bartrum
- Al W. Filson - Lot Morris
- Otto Hoffman - Joe Farley
- Dorothy Devore - Minor Role
Screenplay
Editing: Duncan Mansfield
Production: Thomas H. Ince Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
silent film, lost film, silent comedy
More Films by Director: Victor Schertzinger
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is String Beans about?
- Farmer Toby Watkinsm whose fanciful poetry does not impress his exasperated uncle, leaves the farm to become a subscription solicitor for the "Sawbert Weekly Clarion." In Sawbert, Toby meets Mayor Lot Morris' daughter Jean, and the shy young people fall in love. Crooked stock promoter Kendall Reeves arrives in town and unveils his plan to open a string-bean cannery.
- Who directed String Beans?
- String Beans was directed by Victor Schertzinger.
- Who stars in String Beans?
- String Beans stars Charles Ray, Jane Novak, Donald MacDonald, J.P. Lockney, Al W. Filson, Otto Hoffman.
- How long is String Beans?
- String Beans has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is String Beans?
- String Beans is a Comedy film.
- Where was String Beans produced?
- String Beans was produced in United States of America.