Shadows of the North (1923)
A Red Blooded Romance of the Canadian Northwest.
Ben Darby and Pancake, his father, are owners of a mining claim in Northwest Canada. Ben goes to war, leaving Pancake to run the mine. During Ben's absence three claim jumpers take possession of the mine: one of the men is the father of Beatrice, Ben's sweetheart; another, a rival suitor. Pancake is murdered when he and Ben plot to regain the claim. Ben kidnaps Beatrice, resolving to obtain revenge through her. Ben finds that she knew nothing of the stolen claim and that her father was innocent of Pancake's murder. Ben then resolves to find the culprit and bring them to justice.
Director: Robert F. Hill
Genre: Western
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: August 27, 1923
Cast
- William Desmond - Ben 'Wolf' Darby
- Virginia Brown Faire - Beatrice Neilson
- Fred Kohler - Ray Brent
- William Welsh - Jeffrey Neilson
- Al Hart - Hemingway (as Albert Hart)
- James O. Barrows - Ezra 'Pancake' Darby
- Rin-Tin-Tin - King, the dog
Screenplay
- Paul Schofield (Scenario Writer)
- Edison Marshall (Novel)
Production: Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
based on novel or book, lost film
More Films by Director: Robert F. Hill
More Films in Genre: Western
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Shadows of the North about?
- Ben Darby and Pancake, his father, are owners of a mining claim in Northwest Canada. Ben goes to war, leaving Pancake to run the mine. During Ben's absence three claim jumpers take possession of the mine: one of the men is the father of Beatrice, Ben's sweetheart; another, a rival suitor. Pancake is murdered when he and Ben plot to regain the claim. Ben kidnaps Beatrice, resolving to obtain revenge through her. Ben finds that she knew nothing of the stolen claim and that her father was innocent of Pancake's murder. Ben then resolves to find the culprit and bring them to justice.
- Who directed Shadows of the North?
- Shadows of the North was directed by Robert F. Hill.
- Who stars in Shadows of the North?
- Shadows of the North stars William Desmond, Virginia Brown Faire, Fred Kohler, William Welsh, Al Hart, James O. Barrows.
- How long is Shadows of the North?
- Shadows of the North has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Shadows of the North?
- Shadows of the North is a Western film.
- Where was Shadows of the North produced?
- Shadows of the North was produced in United States of America.