The Calling of Jim Barton (1914)

Genre : Western

Runtime : 11M

Director : Gilbert M. Anderson

Synopsis

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.

Actors

Gilbert M. Anderson
Gilbert M. Anderson
Jim Barton
Daniel P. Kelleher
Daniel P. Kelleher
Jim Barton, as a Boy
Carl Stockdale
Carl Stockdale
Jim Barton's Father
Evelyn Selbie
Evelyn Selbie
Jim Barton's Mother
Emory Johnson
Emory Johnson
Jim Barton's Brother, as a Boy
True Boardman
True Boardman
Jim Barton's Brother, as a Man
Marguerite Clayton
Marguerite Clayton
The Girl
Lee Willard
Lee Willard
The Half-Breed

Crews

Gilbert M. Anderson
Gilbert M. Anderson
Director
Gilbert M. Anderson
Gilbert M. Anderson
Writer
Gilbert M. Anderson
Gilbert M. Anderson
Producer

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