Lightnin'(1925)
As Human and Dramatic As the Life Story of Your Best Friend
Lightnin' Synopsis
Set in a hotel straddling the border between California and Nevada, this early John Ford comedy follows a female hotel owner's efforts to turn a profit and get some work out of her husband.
Lightnin' (1925) is a comedy film directed by John Ford, released on August 23, 1925 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Jay Hunt, Wallace MacDonald, Richard Travers and J. Farrell MacDonald. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- John Ford
- Writers:
- Frances Marion, Frances Marion
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph H. August
- Production:
- Fox Film Corporation
- Status:
- Released
Lightnin' Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jay Hunt
as Lightnin' Bill Jones
Wallace MacDonald
as John Marvin
Richard Travers
as Raymond Thomas
J. Farrell MacDonald
as Lemuel Townsend
Otis Harlan
as Zeb
Edythe Chapman
as Mrs. Jones
Madge Bellamy
as Millie
Ethel Clayton
as Margaret Davis
Brandon Hurst
as Everett Hammond
Key crew
Directed by John Ford, written by Frances Marion and Frances Marion.
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Lightnin' Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 6 ratings.
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Lightnin' – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Lightnin' online?
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Who stars in Lightnin'?
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The main cast of Lightnin' (1925) includes Jay Hunt, Wallace MacDonald, Richard Travers, J. Farrell MacDonald and Otis Harlan. The film was directed by John Ford. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Lightnin' released?
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Lightnin' was released on August 23, 1925 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is Lightnin' worth watching?
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Lightnin' (1925) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.