The New School Teacher

The New School Teacher
The New School Teacher
Directed by	Gregory La Cava
Written by	Ray Harris; Gregory La Cava
Based on	Short stories by Irvin S. Cobb
Produced by	C.C. Burr
Starring	Charles 'Chic' Sale; Doris Kenyon; Mickey Bennett
Cinematography	William McCoy; Neil Sullivan
Production; company	C.C. Burr Productions
Distributed by	Associated Exhibitors
Release date	June 1, 1924;
Running time	52 minutes
Country	United States
Languages	Silent; English intertitles

The New School Teacher is a 1924 American silent comedy film directed by Gregory La Cava and starring Charles 'Chic' Sale, Doris Kenyon and Mickey Bennett.^[1] It was based on short stories by Irvin S. Cobb, and distributed by Associated Exhibitors.

Synopsis

A new absent-minded schoolteacher arrives in a small town, but rapidly becomes a laughing stocky due to the antics of his pupils. However, he proves himself to be a hero when the school building is set on fire by an escaped arsonist.

Main cast

Charles 'Chic' Sale as Professor Timmons
Doris Kenyon as Diana Pope
Mickey Bennett as Philander Pope
Russell Griffin as Waldo Pope
Robert Bentley as Diana's Fiancé
Harlan Knight as Pupil

References

^ Munden, Kenneth White (1997) [1971]. The American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures Produced in the United States, Part 1. University of California Press. p. 541. ISBN 0520209699.

External links

The New School Teacher at IMDb

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[1] Munden, Kenneth White (1997) [1971]. The American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures Produced in the United States, Part 1. University of California Press. p. 541. ISBN 0520209699.

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