The Old Swimmin’ Hole
Also known as {The Old Swimming Hole}
(1921) United States of America
B&W : [?] Five or Six? reels
Directed by Joseph de Grasse
Cast: Charles Ray [Ezra], James Gordon [his pa], Laura La Plante [his ma], Blanche Rose [Myrtle], Marjorie Prevost [Esther], Lincoln Stedman [Skinny], Lon Poff [schoolmaster]
Charles Ray Productions, Incorporated, production; distributed by Associated First National Pictures, Incorporated [A First National Attraction]. / Scenario by Bernard McConville, from the poem “The Old Swimmin’ Hole” by Benjamin F. Johnson (James Whitcomb Riley). Assistant directors, Robert Bennett and Clarence De Witt. Cinematography by George Rizard. Camera assistant, Ellsworth H. Rumer. Film editor, Harry L. Decker. Presented by Arthur S. Kane. / © 9 March 1921 by Charles Ray Productions, Incorporated [LP16239]. Released February 1921. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format. / The entire story was told without the use of intertitles.
Comedy: Rural.
Survival status: Print exists.
Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].
Listing updated: 14 July 2023.
References: Bardèche-History p. 210; Brownlow-Parade pp. 294-295; Card-Seductive p. 61; Carroll-Matinee p. 119; Drew-Speaking pp. 92, 277; Everson-American p. 196-197; Limbacher-Feature p. 178 : Website-AFI.
Home video: DVD.
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