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A Gun Fightin' Gentleman

A Gun Fightin' Gentleman

Comedy, Crime, Western

50m

November 29, 1919 (105 years ago)

Overview

Cheyenne Harry, owner of the biggest cattle ranch in his corner of the west, is having trouble with John Merritt, a land-grabbing Chicago meat-packer. By some artifice of shrewd legal aid, Merritt manages to seize Harry's ranch under a bogus writ of foreclosure. Failing to get justice by his many letters to Merritt, Cheyenne Harry goes east and calls at the millionaire's mansion. At first, Merritt refuses to see him. Then, to cause amusement for his daughter, Helen, and her guests, he invites the "uncouth" westerner into his dining hall. He is sure that he will make some grave error in table deportment and afford them all a laugh. To the amazement of Merrit and the guests Harry's table manners are faultless. Then, to trick him into an embarrassing position, Merritt eats with his knife. Harry, realizing that it is proper for the guest to follow the example of the host, does likewise. He leaves the house chagrined but more determined than ever to get justice from Merritt.

ActorAge thenAge now
Harry Carey

Harry Carey

Cheyenne Harry

Birthday: January 16, 1878

41 September 21, 1947 (69)
J. Barney Sherry

J. Barney Sherry

John Merritt

Birthday: March 4, 1874

45 February 22, 1944 (69)
Kathleen O'Connor

Kathleen O'Connor

Helen Merritt

Birthday: July 7, 1894

25 June 24, 1957 (62)
Harry von Meter

Harry von Meter

Earl of Jollywell (as Harry V. Meter)

Birthday: March 20, 1871

48 June 2, 1956 (85)
Lydia Yeamans Titus

Lydia Yeamans Titus

Helen's Aunt (as Lydia Titus)

Birthday: December 11, 1857

61 December 30, 1929 (72)
Duke R. Lee

Duke R. Lee

Buck Regan

Birthday: May 13, 1881

38 April 1, 1959 (77)
Joe Harris

Joe Harris

Seymour

Birthday: January 10, 1870

49 June 11, 1953 (83)
John Cook

John Cook

Old Sheriff (as Johnnie Cooke)

Birthday: -

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Ted Brooks

Ted Brooks

The 'Youngster'

Birthday: January 9, 1896

23 September 18, 1970 (74)