A Gun Fightin' Gentleman
1919 · 50 MIN · IMDB 4.7 · 94 VOTES · DIR. John Ford
Overview
Cheyenne Harry, owner of the biggest cattle ranch in his corner of the west, is having trouble with John Merritt, a land-grabbing Chicago meat-packer. By some artifice of shrewd legal aid, Merritt manages to seize Harry's ranch under a bogus writ of foreclosure. Failing to get justice by his many letters to Merritt, Cheyenne Harry goes east and calls at the millionaire's mansion. At first, Merritt refuses to see him. Then, to cause amusement for his daughter, Helen, and her guests, he invites the "uncouth" westerner into his dining hall. He is sure that he will make some grave error in table deportment and afford them all a laugh. To the amazement of Merrit and the guests Harry's table manners are faultless. Then, to trick him into an embarrassing position, Merritt eats with his knife. Harry, realizing that it is proper for the guest to follow the example of the host, does likewise. He leaves the house chagrined but more determined than ever to get justice from Merritt.
Dialogue Timeline — 85 lines
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00:00:02 Stubborn Harry Cowboy movie with Harry Carey
00:00:09 the Merrits wish to expand their influence to the industry.
00:00:43 the farms of Carter, Burke and Norton,..."
00:01:13 Harry Buford, who stubbornly refuses to sell his house to the meat trust.
00:02:15 "Ask those men over there!"
00:04:22 All attempts to buy Buford land failed.
00:04:49 Where everyone failes, a smart lawyer can find a solution.
00:05:41 "There is a gap in the trust deed, therefor the whole transaction
00:06:25 "I wish to speak to Mr. Merrit."
00:08:11 "I'm Mr. Merrits secretary."
00:09:10 End of part 1.
00:10:21 An iron brand, a memory from the pioneer battles in the far West
00:11:43 "I didn't expect here to meet such a sweet girl like you."
00:12:19 and take the daughter into the bargain.
00:13:59 "I hope the ladies and gentlemen had fun about me. But something
00:14:18 I'll show you what hospitality means to us."
00:15:10 on the farm... the trust deed has no value at all."
00:15:36 You stubbornly refused, now it's my turn for victory."
00:16:22 and the rough farmer with the heart of gold.
00:17:51 End of part 2.
00:20:20 The Merrits established on Harry's farm and organise large outside parties.
00:21:40 "Was that your prey over there?"
00:22:50 Harry follows his instructions.
00:25:33 "I'm used to eating with knife and fork?"