The Dixie Merchant
Originally released in 1926. The Dixie Merchant is a drama film. directed by Frank Borzage. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jack Mulhall, Madge Bellamy, and J. Farrell MacDonald
Synopsis
Goodnatured J. P. Fippany loses his home and takes to the road on a chicken-wagon with his wife and daughter. The wagon is wrecked in an automobile collision involving Jimmy Pickett, who falls in love with daughter Aida, and through a misunderstanding involving Marseillaise, Fippany's racehorse, his wife Josephine and Aida go to live with relatives. The disconsolate Fippany sells Marseillaise to Jimmy's father, sends the money to his wife, then disappears. Meanwhile, Jimmy finds Aida and convinces her of his love. Marseillaise, badly driven in a race, loses a heat, but Fippany emerges and rides her to victory, following which there is a reconciliation between husband and wife.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 7, 1926
99 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Fox Film Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Dixie Merchant about?
Goodnatured J. P. Fippany loses his home and takes to the road on a chicken-wagon with his wife and daughter. The wagon is wrecked in an automobile collision involving Jimmy Pickett, who falls in l...
Who directed The Dixie Merchant?
The Dixie Merchant was directed by Frank Borzage.
How long is The Dixie Merchant?
The Dixie Merchant has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was The Dixie Merchant released?
The Dixie Merchant was released on March 7, 1926 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Dixie Merchant?
The main cast of The Dixie Merchant includes Jack Mulhall, Madge Bellamy, J. Farrell MacDonald, Claire McDowell, Harvey Clark.