Cameo Kirby (1923) | Directed by John Ford - Full Movie

Wrongfully blamed for the death of Col. John Randall, Cameo Kirby (Gilbert) must find the true villain and clear his name before he can declare his love for Adele (Olmstead), the dead man's daughter.

Cameo Kirby is a 1923 American silent drama film directed by John Ford which starred John Gilbert and Gertrude Olmstead and featuring Jean Arthur in her onscreen debut. It was Ford's first film credited as John Ford instead of Jack Ford. The film is based on a 1908 play by Booth Tarkington and Harry Leon Wilson. The story had been filmed as a silent before in 1914 with Dustin Farnum, who had originated the role on Broadway in 1909. The film was remade as a talking musical film in 1930.

Directed by: John Ford
Written by: Robert N. Lee
Based on: Cameo Kirby (play) by Booth Tarkington and Harry Leon Wilson
Produced by: William Fox
Starring: John Gilbert, Gertrude Olmstead
Cinematography: George Schneiderman
Production company: Fox Film Corporation
Distributed by: Fox Film Corporation
Release date: October 21, 1923 (USA)
Running time: 70 minutes
Country: United States
Language: Silent (English intertitles)