The Calling of Jim Barton (1914)
A mother's heart always goes out to her wayward son. Jim Barton caused his mother constant worry, and one night his father caught him in the act of tampering with the family strong box. Jim is severely admonished and that night runs away, leaving a note to his mother to the effect that he will never return. The parents are broken-hearted, but are consoled by their other son, who is a good, honest lad.
Director: Gilbert M. Anderson
Genre: Western
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date: February 14, 1914
Cast
- Gilbert M. Anderson - Jim Barton
- Daniel P. Kelleher - Jim Barton, as a Boy
- Carl Stockdale - Jim Barton's Father
- Evelyn Selbie - Jim Barton's Mother
- Emory Johnson - Jim Barton's Brother, as a Boy
- True Boardman - Jim Barton's Brother, as a Man
- Marguerite Clayton - The Girl
- Lee Willard - The Half-Breed
Screenplay
Production: The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Gilbert M. Anderson
More Films in Genre: Western
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Calling of Jim Barton about?
- A mother's heart always goes out to her wayward son. Jim Barton caused his mother constant worry, and one night his father caught him in the act of tampering with the family strong box. Jim is severely admonished and that night runs away, leaving a note to his mother to the effect that he will never return. The parents are broken-hearted, but are consoled by their other son, who is a good, honest lad.
- Who directed The Calling of Jim Barton?
- The Calling of Jim Barton was directed by Gilbert M. Anderson.
- Who stars in The Calling of Jim Barton?
- The Calling of Jim Barton stars Gilbert M. Anderson, Daniel P. Kelleher, Carl Stockdale, Evelyn Selbie, Emory Johnson, True Boardman.
- How long is The Calling of Jim Barton?
- The Calling of Jim Barton has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
- What genre is The Calling of Jim Barton?
- The Calling of Jim Barton is a Western film.
- Where was The Calling of Jim Barton produced?
- The Calling of Jim Barton was produced in United States of America.