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Just Pals (1920): Cast

Just Pals (1920) movie poster

Just Pals is a 1920 drama western directed by John Ford, starring Buck Jones as Bim, George Stone and Eunice Murdock Moore. It runs 50 minutes.

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Just Pals (1920) movie poster
Released
Runtime
50 min
Director
John Ford
Genres
Western , Drama
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Just Pals About?

The premise of Just Pals without spoilers.

Never defeated, drifter Bim (Buck Jones) takes in 13‑year‑old Bill (George Stone). Teacher Mary (Helen Ferguson), whom Bim admires, gets Bill into school and asks Bim to help settle a debt owed by scheming boyfriend (William Buckley). Bim protects Bill and aids Mary, changing his reputation as stakes rise, blending action, humor and tears.

Just Pals Themes & Keywords

· 28 tags
  • african american
  • black american
  • runaway
  • boy
  • shame
  • railroad cop
  • one room schoolhouse
  • railroad
  • bully
  • goatee
  • black stereotype
  • gossip
+16 more
  • constable
  • embezzlement
  • false accusation
  • bank robbery
  • bandit gang
  • blowing safe
  • small town doctor
  • suicide by drowning
  • loafer
  • pipe smoking
  • hayloft
  • barn
  • touring car
  • sheriff
  • slaughtering a chicken
  • small town america
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Cast & crew

Just Pals Cast & Characters

Buck Jones leads the cast as Bim, with George Stone as Bill and Eunice Murdock Moore as Mrs. Stone. Directed by John Ford; 10 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from John Ford

More films directed by John Ford, best-rated first: The Grapes of Wrath, The Searchers, Young Mr. Lincoln and The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance.

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Cars

Cars in Just Pals

2 cars on screen: the 1918 Stutz Bulldog Special and the 1917 Chevrolet 490.

  • 1918 Stutz Bulldog Special in Just Pals 1918 Stutz Bulldog Special Important role
  • 1917 Chevrolet 490 in Just Pals 1917 Chevrolet 490 Minor role
Details

Just Pals Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Buenos amigos” and “Просто приятели”.

Also known as
  • Buenos amigos
  • Просто приятели
  • 친구 사이

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FAQ

Just Pals FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Just Pals, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Just Pals?

Just Pals runs 50 minutes.

When was Just Pals released?

Just Pals was released on October 21, 1920.

Who directed Just Pals?

Just Pals was directed by John Ford.

More films by John Ford

Who is in the cast of Just Pals?

Just Pals stars Buck Jones as Bim, George Stone as Bill and Eunice Murdock Moore as Mrs. Stone, among 10 credited actors.

Does Just Pals have a post-credit scene?

No. Just Pals has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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