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Lightnin' is a 1925 American comedy film directed by John Ford. It was based on a successful play of the same name. The original run started in 1918 at the Gaiety Theatre (New York) and continued for 1,291 performances, breaking the record for longest running play at that time. The film was remade by Henry King for Fox in 1930 as an early talkie starring Will Rogers with support from Louise Dresser and Joel McCrea.
Original Release
08/23/1925
US Release
08/23/1925
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Jay Hunt | Lightnin' Bill Jones |
| Madge Bellamy | Millie / Millie Davis |
| Wallace MacDonald | John Marvin |
| J. Farrell MacDonald | Lemuel Townsend |
| Ethel Clayton | Margaret Davis |
| James A. Marcus | Sheriff Blodgett |
| Edythe Chapman | Mrs. Jones |
| Otis Harlan | Zeb |
| Brandon Hurst | Everett Hammond |
| Richard Travers | Raymond Thomas |
Directors
Writers
Winchell Smith, Frank Bacon, Frances Marion
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Jay Hunt | Lightnin' Bill Jones |
| Madge Bellamy | Millie / Millie Davis |
| Wallace MacDonald | John Marvin |
| J. Farrell MacDonald | Lemuel Townsend |
| Ethel Clayton | Margaret Davis |
| James A. Marcus | Sheriff Blodgett |
| Edythe Chapman | Mrs. Jones |
| Otis Harlan | Zeb |
| Brandon Hurst | Everett Hammond |
| Richard Travers | Raymond Thomas |
| Erville Alderson | Courtroom Attendant |
| Frankie Bailey | Tourist |
| Nora Cecil | Passerby in Buggy |
| Tommy Hicks | Otis Harlan's Son |
| Peter Mazutis | Oscar |
| Ida Moore | Courtroom Observer |
| Francis Powers | Tourist |
| Billy Rinaldi | Boy |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| John Ford | Producer |
