The Learning of Jim Benton explained

The Learning of Jim Benton
Director:Clifford Smith
Producer:Thomas H. Ince
Starring:Roy Stewart
Fritzi Ridgeway
Walter Perry
Cinematography:C.G. Crane
Studio:Kay-Bee Pictures
Distributor:Triangle Distributing
Runtime:50 minutes
Country:United States
Language:Silent
English intertitles

The Learning of Jim Benton is a 1917 American silent Western film directed by Clifford Smith and starring Roy Stewart, Fritzi Ridgeway and Walter Perry.[1]

Cast

Synopsis

Jim Benton has been too busy making money to learn to read and write, but he persuades Evelyn Hastings to open school on his ranch and he is her most devoted pupil. The sheepmen carry out their threat to cut off Benton's water supply and Evelyn makes him promise to shoot only in self-defense. He keeps his promise, but still he has to kill, and a packed jury of sheepmen bring in a death verdict. The cattlemen attempt a rescue, but it is Evelyn who saves the day.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Langman, p. xvi
  2. Web site: The Learnin' of Jim Benton (1917) . 2023-06-25 . The A.V. Club . en.