The Jack-Knife Man (1920): cast, story & where to watch
1920 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1920, The Jack-Knife Man is a drama film directed by King Vidor, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. A dying mother left his child with an old man, but the village people want to take the child away from him because he is too old.
Who’s in it. The Jack-Knife Man stars Harry Todd as Booge, Bobby Kelso as Buddy, F.A. Turner as Peter Lane and Lillian Leighton as Widow Potter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Jack-Knife Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Jack-Knife Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Jack-Knife Man tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Jack-Knife Man (1920)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Jack-Knife Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Jack-Knife Man worth watching?
- The Jack-Knife Man holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Jack-Knife Man?
- The Jack-Knife Man stars Harry Todd, Bobby Kelso, F.A. Turner, Lillian Leighton and Florence Vidor.
- When was The Jack-Knife Man released?
- The Jack-Knife Man was released in 1920, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.