The Barnstormer (film)

The Barnstormer is a 1922 American silent comedy film directed by Charles Ray and written by Richard Andres and Edward Withers. The film stars Charles Ray, Wilfred Lucas, Florence Oberle, Lionel Belmore, Phil Dunham, Gus Leonard, Lincoln Plumer, Charlotte Pierce, George Nichols, and Blanche Rose. The film was released on January 1922 by Associated First National.

The Barnstormer
Lobby card
Directed byCharles Ray
Produced byArthur S. Kane
Written byEdward Withers (titles)
Story byRichard Andres
StarringCharles Ray
Wilfred Lucas
Florence Oberle
Lionel Belmore
CinematographyGeorge Rizard
Edited byHarry L. Decker
Production
company
Charles Ray Productions
Distributed byAssociated First National
Release date
  • January 1922 (1922-01)
Running time
6 reels
CountryUnited States
LanguageSilent (English intertitles)

Plot

As described in a film magazine,[1] Joel Matthews (Ray), a farmer's son, aspires to become an actor. A visiting acting troupe gives him his opportunity, and he becomes a porter, call boy, piano player, stage hand, and finally an actor with two lines. His model in all things is the Leading Man (Lucas), whose every move he imitates. In a small town he meets and falls in love with the Emily (Pierce), daughter of the druggist (Plumer). The play is in town for a week. While playing to a full house, the Leading Man, disguised as a burglar, holds up the audience and hides in his dressing room. Joel discovers him and the loot, and, when he forces the Leading Man to return the money, he wins both the plaudits of the townspeople and the hand of Emily.

Cast

Preservation

The film is now considered lost.[2]

  • Lobby card (2/3)
  • Lobby card (3/3)

References
  1. "Reviews: The Barnstormer". Exhibitors Herald. New York City: Exhibitors Herald Company. 14 (10): 61. March 4, 1922.
  2. American Silent Feature Film Survival Database: The Barnstormer


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