The Country Kid

The Country Kid

60 mins | Drama | Oct. 29, 1923

Ben Applegate's father dies, leaving him and his brothers Joe and Andy orphans and having to run the family farm. Their Uncle Grimes is their legal guardian, but he's only concerned with getting his hands on the farm. He has Ben declared incompetent and packs off Joe and Andy to an orphanage. When things look darkest for the three boys, help comes from an unexpected source.

The Country Kid

60 mins | Drama | Oct. 29, 1923

The Country Kid
Ben Applegate's father dies, leaving him and his brothers Joe and Andy orphans and having to run the family farm. Their Uncle Grimes is their legal guardian, but he's only concerned with getting his hands on the farm. He has Ben declared incompetent and packs off Joe and Andy to an orphanage. When things look darkest for the three boys, help comes from an unexpected source.
Producers Warner Bros. Pictures
Original title The Country Kid
Directors William Beaudine
Writers Julien Josephson

Cast

Wesley Barry

as Ben Applegate

Spec O'Donnell

as Joe Applegate

Bruce Guerin

as Andy Applegate

Kate Toncray

as Mrs. Grimes

Helen Jerome Eddy

as Hazel Warren

George Nichols

as Mr. Grimes

Edmund Burns

as Arthur Grant (as Edward Burns)

George C. Pearce

as The Country Judge

Buddy the Dog

as Buddy