The Man from Painted Post (1917): cast, story & where to watch
1917 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1917, The Man from Painted Post is a comedy, romance and western film directed by Joseph Henabery, running about 58 minutes.
What it’s about. In order to find out who's behind a cattle rustling operation that's hurting ranchers, a detective for the Cattleman's Protective Association pretends to be a tenderfoot from back east who's just arrived in the area and doesn't know how to ride, rope or shoot.
Who’s in it. The Man from Painted Post stars Douglas Fairbanks as 'Fancy Jim' Sherwood, Eileen Percy as Jane Forbes, Frank Campeau as 'Bull' Madden and Frank Clark as Toby Madden, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Man from Painted Post has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man from Painted Post page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man from Painted Post tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man from Painted Post (1917)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Man from Painted Post change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Man from Painted Post worth watching?
- The Man from Painted Post holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man from Painted Post?
- The Man from Painted Post stars Douglas Fairbanks, Eileen Percy, Frank Campeau, Frank Clark and Herbert Standing.
- When was The Man from Painted Post released?
- The Man from Painted Post was released in 1917, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.