The New School Teacher

The New School Teacher is a 1924 American silent comedy film directed by Gregory La Cava and starring Charles 'Chic' Sale, Doris Kenyon and Mickey Bennett.^[1] It was based on short stories by Irvin S. Cobb, and distributed by Associated Exhibitors.

The New School Teacher
Directed by	Gregory La Cava
Written by	Ray Harris Gregory La Cava
Based on	Short stories by Irvin S. Cobb
Produced by	C.C. Burr
Starring	Charles 'Chic' Sale Doris Kenyon Mickey Bennett
Cinematography	William McCoy Neil Sullivan
Production company	C.C. Burr Productions
Distributed by	Associated Exhibitors
Release date	June 1, 1924 (1924-06-01)
Running time	52 minutes
Country	United States
Languages	Silent English intertitles

Synopsis

The New School Teacher (1924)

A new absent-minded schoolteacher arrives in a small town, but rapidly becomes a laughing stocky due to the antics of his pupils. However, he proves himself to be a hero when the school building is set on fire by an escaped arsonist.

Main cast

• Charles 'Chic' Sale as Professor Timmons
• Doris Kenyon as Diana Pope
• Mickey Bennett as Philander Pope
• Russell Griffin as Waldo Pope
• Robert Bentley as Diana's Fiancé
• Harlan Knight as Pupil