''Lightnin is a 1925 American silent
comedy film directed by
John Ford.
It was based on a successful
play of the same name
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. The original run of the play started in 1918 at the
Gaiety Theatre (New York) and continued for 1,291 performances, breaking the record for longest running play at that time. The film was
remade in 1930 by
Henry King for
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as an early
talkie starring
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with support from
Louise Dresser and
Joel McCrea.
Plot
As described in a film magazine reviews,
[ ] war veteran Lightnin’ Bill Jones is a likeable old man who has a friend in every acquaintance, and loves his dog and his liquor. His wife and he operate a hotel. When some swindlers from the city seek to get possession of the property, Lightnin’ Bill Jones sees through their scheme and refuses to sign the deeds. His wife construes his refusal as a malicious move and sues him for divorce. In the courtroom, she relents and, at the moment before the decree is handed down, they become reconciled.
Cast
References
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1925 films
1925 comedy films
Silent American comedy films
American silent feature films
American black-and-white films
Films directed by John Ford
Fox Film films
Films with screenplays by Frances Marion
1920s American films
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