A Sawmill Hero_
Jim Hemminway went to college, but did not make good. He had a fine time, but flunked in his studies. His father, displeased with Jim's college experience, decided to send him to a lumber camp in order to develop the manhood he believed there was in him. Arriving at the camp Jim pulled off his coat and entered with spirit into the work, determined to prove to his father that he was a "chip off the old block." Shortly after arriving at the camp he had a falling out with big Tom Granger, one of the camp bosses, and the acknowledged bully of that section of the country.
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Gene Gauntier, J.P. McGowan, Robert G. Vignola
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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A Sawmill Hero was released 115 years ago in 1911.
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Jim Hemminway went to college, but did not make good. He had a fine time, but flunked in his studies. His father, displeased with Jim's college experience, d...
A Sawmill Hero is a Drama film with a runtime of 0h 12m.
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What is A Sawmill Hero about?
Jim Hemminway went to college, but did not make good. He had a fine time, but flunked in his studies. His father, displeased with Jim's college experience, decided to send him to a lumber camp in order to develop the manhood he believed there was in him. Arriving at the camp Jim pulled off his coat and entered with spirit into the work, determined to prove to his father that he was a "chip off the old block." Shortly after arriving at the camp he had a falling out with big Tom Granger, one of the camp bosses, and the acknowledged bully of that section of the country.
How long is A Sawmill Hero?
A Sawmill Hero has a runtime of 12 minutes (0h 12m).
Who stars in A Sawmill Hero?
The cast of A Sawmill Hero includes Gene Gauntier, J.P. McGowan, Robert G. Vignola, J.J. Clark.
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Drama