The Straw Man
Originally released in 1915. The Straw Man is a comedy/drama film. directed by Chester M. Franklin. At just 15 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Augustus Carney, Georgie Stone, and 'Baby' Carmen De Rue
Synopsis
Georgie gets in wrong with Carmen at school through bad boy Dan, who puts on his innocent rival the blame for his own misdeeds. The two boys go into the cornfield at recess time to fight it out. There they are informed by another youngster that the straw man has come to life. Terrified, they run back to the schoolhouse. Georgie's Grandfather Truax, an old '49er, arrives in search of an escaped convict. He goes to investigate the cornfield, and Georgie follows him. Truax, with the help of his small grandson, takes the animated straw man captive. The 49er turns over the criminal to the guards, and children congratulate Georgie. Carmen is moved to kiss her hero.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 27, 1915
110 years ago
Runtime
0h 15m
15 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Majestic Motion Picture Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Straw Man about?
Georgie gets in wrong with Carmen at school through bad boy Dan, who puts on his innocent rival the blame for his own misdeeds. The two boys go into the cornfield at recess time to fight it out. Th...
Who directed The Straw Man?
The Straw Man was directed by Chester M. Franklin.
How long is The Straw Man?
The Straw Man has a runtime of 0 hours and 15 minutes (15 minutes total).
When was The Straw Man released?
The Straw Man was released on July 27, 1915 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Straw Man?
The main cast of The Straw Man includes Augustus Carney, Georgie Stone, 'Baby' Carmen De Rue, Karl Formes, Violet Radcliffe.