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.
Starring
George Walsh, Frances Burnham, James A. Marcus
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
On the Jump was released 108 years ago in 1918.
Overview
In this propaganda film, athletic silent star George Walsh plays reporter Jack Bartlett, who interviews President Wilson regarding the Fourth Liberty Loan. T...
On the Jump is a Adventure film with a runtime of 1h 0m.
CAST (5)
George Walsh
Jack Bartlett
Frances Burnham
Margaret Desmond
James A. Marcus
William Desmond (as James Marcus)
HC
Henry Clive
Otto Crumley
Ralph Faulkner
President Woodrow Wilson
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What is On the Jump about?
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.
How long is On the Jump?
On the Jump has a runtime of 60 minutes (1h 0m).
Who stars in On the Jump?
The cast of On the Jump includes George Walsh, Frances Burnham, James A. Marcus, Henry Clive, Ralph Faulkner.
GENRES (1)
Adventure