The Clodhopper
Brief Synopsis
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Everett Nelson is a naive young farmboy. Following unjust treatment on the farm, he runs away to the big city. There he encounters a showman who decides Everett is perfect for the part of a bumpkin in his new play. Everett takes the role and becomes a big star. But there are complications...
Cast & Crew
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Victor L. Schertzinger
Director
Charles Ray
Everett Nelson
Charles K. French
Isaac Nelson, Everett's father
Margery Wilson
Mary Martin
Lydia Knott
Mrs. Nelson
Thomas Guise
Karl Seligman
Film Details
Also Known As
The Clod Hopper, The Ten Thousand Dollar Feet
Release Date
Jun
17,
1917
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
New York Motion Picture Corp.; Kay-Bee
Distribution Company
Triangle Distributing Corp.
Country
United States
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 10m
Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Film Length
4,557ft
(5 reels)
Synopsis
Everett Nelson, known as a local character by his neighbors and exploited by his father, leaves the farm for New York, and soon lands a lucrative job in a cabaret as a country dancer. Back home, rumors are spread about Everett causing a run on Mr. Nelson's bank. Mary Martin, Everett's sweetheart, goes to New York seeking help from Everett. Once there, she sways Everett who then returns home to save the bank and wed Mary.
Director
Victor L. Schertzinger
Director
Cast
Charles Ray
Everett Nelson
Charles K. French
Isaac Nelson, Everett's father
Margery Wilson
Mary Martin
Lydia Knott
Mrs. Nelson
Thomas Guise
Karl Seligman
Crew
Film Details
Also Known As
The Clod Hopper, The Ten Thousand Dollar Feet
Release Date
Jun
17,
1917
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
New York Motion Picture Corp.; Kay-Bee
Distribution Company
Triangle Distributing Corp.
Country
United States
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 10m
Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Film Length
4,557ft
(5 reels)
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Notes
Working titles of this film were The Ten Thousand Dollar Feet and The Clod Hopper. It was "recreated" and re-released by Triangle on January 4, 1920 under the same title.
