Just Plain Folks
"A Beautiful Story of a Mother's Love for a Wayward Boy."
Originally released in 1916. Just Plain Folks is a drama film. directed by William C. Dowlan. At just 16 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring William C. Dowlan, Helen Wright, and V.T. Henderson
Synopsis
The owner of a small rustic hotel marries a local widow, whereupon the couple sets up housekeeping with their respective grown sons. The hotelier's son is a budding thief, but it is the widow's son who is blamed for his half-brother's crimes. When the truth comes out, the widow patches up the tattered relationships between the father, his son and his stepson -- and it is the widow who rids the community of the "bad element" who led the thieving son astray.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 20, 1916
110 years ago
Runtime
0h 16m
16 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Just Plain Folks about?
The owner of a small rustic hotel marries a local widow, whereupon the couple sets up housekeeping with their respective grown sons. The hotelier's son is a budding thief, but it is the widow's son...
Who directed Just Plain Folks?
Just Plain Folks was directed by William C. Dowlan.
How long is Just Plain Folks?
Just Plain Folks has a runtime of 0 hours and 16 minutes (16 minutes total).
When was Just Plain Folks released?
Just Plain Folks was released on January 20, 1916 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Just Plain Folks?
The main cast of Just Plain Folks includes William C. Dowlan, Helen Wright, V.T. Henderson, Gloria Fonda, Frank MacQuarrie.