Tol'able David

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Tol'able David ★★ 1921

A simple tale of mountain folk, done in the tradition of Mark Twain stories. A family of hillbillies is embroiled in a feud with a clan of outlaws. When the community's mail is stolen by the troublesome ruffians, the family's youngest member, who harbors dreams of becoming a mail driver, comes to the rescue. Silent film. 91m/B VHS, DVD . Richard Barthelmess, Gladys Hulette, Ernest Torrence; D: Henry King; W: Henry King, Edmund Goulding; C: Henry Cronjager. Natl. Film Reg. ‘07.