Just Pals (1920) movie poster

Just Pals

1920 · 50 min · Director: John Ford

Just Pals (1920) is a western, directed by John Ford. It stars Buck Jones and Helen Ferguson. The 50-minute film holds an audience score of 6.4/10.

Cast
Buck Jones Buck Jones Helen Ferguson Helen Ferguson G George Stone Duke R. Lee Duke R. Lee William Buckley William Buckley E Eunice Murdock Moore

What Just Pals Is About

Bim is taken for the most useless man in town and nobody expects anything of him. That starts to shift when he takes in Bill, a thirteen year old thrown off a passing freight train. Mary, the young teacher Bim quietly adores, gets the boy into school, and Bim in turn helps her cover a debt her unreliable boyfriend walked away from. John Ford made it in 1920, credited as Jack Ford; it was his first picture for Fox after leaving Universal. Fifty minutes with Buck Jones well away from his western star persona, and often read as a forerunner of Chaplin's The Kid.

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What is Just Pals about?

Bim is taken for the most useless man in town and nobody expects anything of him. That starts to shift when he takes in Bill, a thirteen year old thrown off a passing freight train.

Where can I watch Just Pals?

Just Pals is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Just Pals?

Just Pals runs for 50 minutes (50m).

When did Just Pals come out?

Just Pals was released in 1920.

Who directed Just Pals?

Just Pals was directed by John Ford.

Who stars in Just Pals?

Just Pals stars Buck Jones, Helen Ferguson, George Stone, Duke R. Lee.

What is Just Pals's rating?

Just Pals holds 6.5/10 on IMDb and 6.4/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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