The Village Blacksmith
"It Will Surely Carry You Back To Your Childhood Days"
Originally released in 1922. The Village Blacksmith is a drama/romance film. directed by John Ford. At just 11 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Will Walling, Virginia True Boardman, and Virginia Valli
Synopsis
(survived only 10 minutes) As young men, the squire (Marshall) and the village blacksmith (Walling) are in love with the same woman (Boardman), whom the blacksmith marries. This angers the squire. Years later, the squire's son Anson (Yearsley) dares the blacksmith's son Johnnie (Hackathorne) to climb a tree, from which he falls and is crippled. As adults, Anson and the blacksmith's daughter Alice (Valli) fall in love, which angers the blacksmith, who chastises his daughter. The blacksmith's other son Bill (Butler) returns from college and is injured in a train accident. Anson steals $480 from a church fund which is currently in Alice's possession. Alice is struck by lightning. The blacksmith take Anson and the squire to church where they both repent.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 1, 1922
103 years ago
Runtime
0h 11m
11 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Will Walling
as John Hammond
Virginia True Boardman
as Mrs. John Hammond
Virginia Valli
as Alice Hammond
Ida Mae McKenzie
as Alice as a Child
David Butler
as Bill Hammond
Gordon Griffith
as Bill as a Child
George Hackathorne
as Johnnie Hammond
Pat Moore
as Johnnie as a Child
Tully Marshall
as Squire Ezra Brigham
Ralph Yearsley
as Anson Brigham
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Fox Film Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Village Blacksmith about?
(survived only 10 minutes) As young men, the squire (Marshall) and the village blacksmith (Walling) are in love with the same woman (Boardman), whom the blacksmith marries. This angers the squire....
Who directed The Village Blacksmith?
The Village Blacksmith was directed by John Ford.
How long is The Village Blacksmith?
The Village Blacksmith has a runtime of 0 hours and 11 minutes (11 minutes total).
When was The Village Blacksmith released?
The Village Blacksmith was released on November 1, 1922 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Village Blacksmith?
The main cast of The Village Blacksmith includes Will Walling, Virginia True Boardman, Virginia Valli, Ida Mae McKenzie, David Butler.