40-Horse Hawkins
Jack-of-all-trades Luke Hawkins, of the western town of Lariat, falls in love with Mary Darling, the leading lady in a traveling theatrical troupe (of the old-fashioned "mortgage melodrama" variety). He follows her to New York, takes another series of jobs, and finally works as an extra in Mary's new production. Just as the play is about to flop, Luke recognizes Mary, and his rush to take her in his arms turns the show into a hit.
- Runtime
- 1h
- Released
- 1924
Details
Release year: 1924
Storyline
Jack-of-all-trades Luke Hawkins, of the western town of Lariat, falls in love with Mary Darling, the leading lady in a traveling theatrical troupe (of the old-fashioned "mortgage melodrama" variety). He follows her to New York, takes another series of jobs, and finally works as an extra in Mary's new production. Just as the play is about to flop, Luke recognizes Mary, and his rush to take her in his arms turns the show into a hit.
Top credits
- Hoot Gibson — Luke Hawkins
- Anne Cornwall — Mary Darling
- Richard Tucker — Rudolph Catalina
- Helen Holmes — Sylvia Dean