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On the Jump

"A story of speed and pep "Over Here""

In this propaganda film, athletic silent star George Walsh plays reporter Jack Bartlett, who interviews President Wilson regarding the Fourth Liberty Loan. The story never appears in the paper, however, because its new owner, Otto Crumley, is pro-German. So Jack quits his job and begins canvassing for the Liberty Loans. In the midst of his vigorous campaigning he also halts Crumley's plans to inspire a strike at a munitions plant.

Top Cast

  • George Walsh

    George Walsh

    Jack Bartlett

  • Frances Burnham

    Frances Burnham

    Margaret Desmond

  • James A. Marcus

    James A. Marcus

    William Desmond (as James Marcus)

  • Henry Clive

    Henry Clive

    Otto Crumley

  • Ralph Faulkner

    Ralph Faulkner

    President Woodrow Wilson

Overview

In this propaganda film, athletic silent star George Walsh plays reporter Jack Bartlett, who interviews President Wilson regarding the Fourth Liberty Loan. The story never appears in the paper, however, because its new owner, Otto Crumley, is pro-German. So Jack quits his job and begins canvassing for the Liberty Loans. In the midst of his vigorous campaigning he also halts Crumley's plans to inspire a strike at a munitions plant.

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