On the Jump (1918)
A story of speed and pep "Over Here"
In this propaganda film, athletic silent star George Walsh plays reporter Jack Bartlett, who interviews President Wilson regarding the Fourth Liberty Loan. The story never appears in the paper, however, because its new owner, Otto Crumley, is pro-German. So Jack quits his job and begins canvassing for the Liberty Loans. In the midst of his vigorous campaigning he also halts Crumley's plans to inspire a strike at a munitions plant.
Director: Raoul Walsh
Genre: Adventure
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: October 6, 1918
Cast
- George Walsh - Jack Bartlett
- Frances Burnham - Margaret Desmond
- James A. Marcus - William Desmond (as James Marcus)
- Henry Clive - Otto Crumley
- Ralph Faulkner - President Woodrow Wilson
Screenplay
- Ralph Spence (Scenario Writer)
- Raoul Walsh (Story)
Production: Fox Film Corporation
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Keywords
world war i, spy
More Films by Director: Raoul Walsh
More Films in Genre: Adventure
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is On the Jump about?
- In this propaganda film, athletic silent star George Walsh plays reporter Jack Bartlett, who interviews President Wilson regarding the Fourth Liberty Loan. The story never appears in the paper, however, because its new owner, Otto Crumley, is pro-German. So Jack quits his job and begins canvassing for the Liberty Loans. In the midst of his vigorous campaigning he also halts Crumley's plans to inspire a strike at a munitions plant.
- Who directed On the Jump?
- On the Jump was directed by Raoul Walsh.
- Who stars in On the Jump?
- On the Jump stars George Walsh, Frances Burnham, James A. Marcus, Henry Clive, Ralph Faulkner.
- How long is On the Jump?
- On the Jump has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is On the Jump?
- On the Jump is a Adventure film.
- Where was On the Jump produced?
- On the Jump was produced in United States of America.