Still image from The Raggedy Man in Movie Makers, Dec. 1949, 452.
English
400 ft
8mm
Kodachrome
Silent
With music on disc.
"In this dramatization of James Whitcomb Riley's well known poem for children, Andy Potter chose a perfect character for the leading role. It is his fine acting that bolsters the spirit of the story and outweighs the uneven exposure of a few early scenes. Imaginative camera viewpoints and an interesting musical score give pace to what might have been a tritely sentimental production. Suspense is maintained where it is needed, and the settings, both indoors and out, have been chosen with an eye for variety. Quotes from the poet's verses serve as titles. The Raggedy Man is a sensitive portrayal of childhood pathos and drama." Movie Makers, Dec. 1949, 455.
Production details are discussed in "8mm Film Becomes Big Time" (Home Movies, Oct. 1949, 546). The article also explores how profits from the film's exhibition were given to a children's hospital in Indianapolis.
The film won first award in a Valley 8mm. Club film contest in 1949 (Home Movies, Aug. 1949, 435). It also won first award in an interclub film contest sponsored by the Los Angeles Cinema Club in 1949 (Home Movies, Sept. 1949, 468).
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