The Country Kid (1923)
Ben Applegate's father dies, leaving him and his brothers Joe and Andy orphans and having to run the family farm. Their Uncle Grimes is their legal guardian, but he's only concerned with getting his hands on the farm. He has Ben declared incompetent and packs off Joe and Andy to an orphanage. When things look darkest for the three boys, help comes from an unexpected source.
Director: William Beaudine
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Wesley Barry as Ben Applegate |
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Spec O'Donnell as Joe Applegate |
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Bruce Guerin as Andy Applegate |
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Kate Toncray as Mrs. Grimes |
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Helen Jerome Eddy as Hazel Warren |
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George Nichols as Mr. Grimes |
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Edmund Burns as Arthur Grant (as Edward Burns) |
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George C. Pearce as The Country Judge |
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Buddy the Dog as Buddy |
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Robert Gordon as Boy |
| Camera | Edwin B. DuPar | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Clarence Kolster | Editor |
| Directing | William Beaudine | Director |
| Writing | Julien Josephson | Writer |