Adventures in Silverado (1948)
ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON'S Own Adventures in the Lusty West!
Author Robert Louis Stevenson takes a trip to Napa Valley, California, in 1880 and gets involved in the exploits of a stagecoach driver who captures a hooded highwayman called The Monk. Supposedly inspired by a true incident, this offbeat Western based on Stevenson's The Silverado Squatters is a dandy, high-spirited adventure yarn.
Director: Phil Karlson
Genre: Western
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: March 25, 1948
Cast
- William Bishop - Bill Foss
- Gloria Henry - Jeannie Manning
- Edgar Buchanan - Dr. Hendersonn
- Forrest Tucker - Zeke Butler
- Edgar Barrier - Robert Louis Stevenson
- Irving Bacon - Jake Willis
- Joseph Crehan - McHugh
- Paul E. Burns - Sam Perkins
- Patti Brady - Lucy
- Fred F. Sears - Hatfield (as Fred Sears)
Screenplay
- Kenneth Gamet (Screenplay)
- Tom Kilpatrick (Screenplay)
- Jo Pagano (Screenplay)
- Robert Louis Stevenson (Novel)
Cinematography: Henry Freulich
Editing: Henry Batista
Production: Columbia Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
gold, monk, literature research, tough guy, stagecoach, stagecoach robbery, small western town, 19th century, napa valley
More Films by Director: Phil Karlson
More Films in Genre: Western
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Adventures in Silverado about?
- Author Robert Louis Stevenson takes a trip to Napa Valley, California, in 1880 and gets involved in the exploits of a stagecoach driver who captures a hooded highwayman called The Monk. Supposedly inspired by a true incident, this offbeat Western based on Stevenson's The Silverado Squatters is a dandy, high-spirited adventure yarn.
- Who directed Adventures in Silverado?
- Adventures in Silverado was directed by Phil Karlson.
- Who stars in Adventures in Silverado?
- Adventures in Silverado stars William Bishop, Gloria Henry, Edgar Buchanan, Forrest Tucker, Edgar Barrier, Irving Bacon.
- How long is Adventures in Silverado?
- Adventures in Silverado has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is Adventures in Silverado?
- Adventures in Silverado is a Western film.
- Where was Adventures in Silverado produced?
- Adventures in Silverado was produced in United States of America.