A Gun Fightin' Gentleman (1919)
Cheyenne Harry, owner of the biggest cattle ranch in his corner of the west, is having trouble with John Merritt, a land-grabbing Chicago meat-packer. By some artifice of shrewd legal aid, Merritt manages to seize Harry's ranch under a bogus writ of foreclosure. Failing to get justice by his many letters to Merritt, Cheyenne Harry goes east and calls at the millionaire's mansion. At first, Merritt refuses to see him. Then, to cause amusement for his daughter, Helen, and her guests, he invites the "uncouth" westerner into his dining hall. He is sure that he will make some grave error in table deportment and afford them all a laugh. To the amazement of Merrit and the guests Harry's table manners are faultless. Then, to trick him into an embarrassing position, Merritt eats with his knife. Harry, realizing that it is proper for the guest to follow the example of the host, does likewise. He leaves the house chagrined but more determined than ever to get justice from Merritt.
Cast
- Harry Carey - Cheyenne Harry
- J. Barney Sherry - John Merritt
- Kathleen O'Connor - Helen Merritt
- Harry von Meter - Earl of Jollywell (as Harry V. Meter)
- Lydia Yeamans Titus - Helen's Aunt (as Lydia Titus)
- Duke R. Lee - Buck Regan
- Joe Harris - Seymour
- John Cook - Old Sheriff (as Johnnie Cooke)
- Ted Brooks - The 'Youngster'
Screenplay
- Hal Hoadley
- John Ford (Story)
- Harry Carey (Story)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Gun Fightin' Gentleman about?
- Cheyenne Harry, owner of the biggest cattle ranch in his corner of the west, is having trouble with John Merritt, a land-grabbing Chicago meat-packer. By some artifice of shrewd legal aid, Merritt manages to seize Harry's ranch under a bogus writ of foreclosure. Failing to get justice by his many letters to Merritt, Cheyenne Harry goes east and calls at the millionaire's mansion. At first, Merritt refuses to see him. Then, to cause amusement for his daughter, Helen, and her guests, he invites the "uncouth" westerner into his dining hall. He is sure that he will make some grave error in table deportment and afford them all a laugh. To the amazement of Merrit and the guests Harry's table manners are faultless. Then, to trick him into an embarrassing position, Merritt eats with his knife. Harry, realizing that it is proper for the guest to follow the example of the host, does likewise. He leaves the house chagrined but more determined than ever to get justice from Merritt.
- Who directed A Gun Fightin' Gentleman?
- A Gun Fightin' Gentleman was directed by John Ford.
- Who stars in A Gun Fightin' Gentleman?
- A Gun Fightin' Gentleman stars Harry Carey, J. Barney Sherry, Kathleen O'Connor, Harry von Meter, Lydia Yeamans Titus, Duke R. Lee.
- How long is A Gun Fightin' Gentleman?
- A Gun Fightin' Gentleman has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is A Gun Fightin' Gentleman?
- A Gun Fightin' Gentleman is a Comedy, Crime, Western film.
- Where was A Gun Fightin' Gentleman produced?
- A Gun Fightin' Gentleman was produced in United States of America.