When Broadway Was a Trail (1914)

A Spectacular film presentation of Pioneer days in New Amsterdam.

When Broadway Was a Trail (1914) poster

Henry Minuet, son of the governor of New Amsterdam, travels to Danvers, now Salem, Mass., to buy grain for the struggling colony. He sees Priscilla Elliott, the daughter of Danvers' physician, and it’s love at first sight even though they do not speak the same language. Priscilla is pursued by Momma’s boy Salvation Hibbens, but she likes him not. When her father dies unexpectedly, Salvation's mother tried to force her to marry Salvation even going as far as to accuse the pair of witchcraft. The lovers flee but can’t return to Henry’s town either since his parents have a marriage arranged for him too. They strike out on their own path to a happy future.

Director: O.A.C. Lund
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 50 min
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Production: Shubert Film Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en

Keywords

lost film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is When Broadway Was a Trail about?
Henry Minuet, son of the governor of New Amsterdam, travels to Danvers, now Salem, Mass., to buy grain for the struggling colony. He sees Priscilla Elliott, the daughter of Danvers' physician, and it’s love at first sight even though they do not speak the same language. Priscilla is pursued by Momma’s boy Salvation Hibbens, but she likes him not. When her father dies unexpectedly, Salvation's mother tried to force her to marry Salvation even going as far as to accuse the pair of witchcraft. The lovers flee but can’t return to Henry’s town either since his parents have a marriage arranged for him too. They strike out on their own path to a happy future.
Who directed When Broadway Was a Trail?
When Broadway Was a Trail was directed by O.A.C. Lund.
Who stars in When Broadway Was a Trail?
When Broadway Was a Trail stars Barbara Tennant, O.A.C. Lund, Edward Roseman, Julia Stuart, Alec B. Francis, Lindsay J. Hall.
How long is When Broadway Was a Trail?
When Broadway Was a Trail has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
What genre is When Broadway Was a Trail?
When Broadway Was a Trail is a Drama, History film.
Where was When Broadway Was a Trail produced?
When Broadway Was a Trail was produced in United States of America.