Big Timber (1917)

Raging Forest Fires, Giant Logging Scenes, a Thrilling story, Two Big Stars- A Play You will Always Remember

Big Timber (1917) poster

Stella Benton, a young society girl who has lost her beautiful voice through the death of her father, goes to live with her brother Charles, in the lumber camp. Charles Benton is having a struggle to make both ends meet, and when his cook quits, he makes his sister do the work for the hundred men in the lumber camp. Jack Fyfe, a neighboring lumber man, meets Stella and gradually falls in love with her, but love is not reciprocated. Seeing that she is being overworked, Fyfe offers to marry her, in spite of the fact that she does not love him. A child is born of this loveless marriage, and the couple are reasonably happy, until Walter Monahan, a wealthy lumberman, begins to make love to Stella.

Director: William Desmond Taylor
Genre: Romance
Runtime: 50 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Homer Scott
Production: Oliver Morosco Photoplay Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en

Keywords

based on novel or book

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Big Timber about?
Stella Benton, a young society girl who has lost her beautiful voice through the death of her father, goes to live with her brother Charles, in the lumber camp. Charles Benton is having a struggle to make both ends meet, and when his cook quits, he makes his sister do the work for the hundred men in the lumber camp. Jack Fyfe, a neighboring lumber man, meets Stella and gradually falls in love with her, but love is not reciprocated. Seeing that she is being overworked, Fyfe offers to marry her, in spite of the fact that she does not love him. A child is born of this loveless marriage, and the couple are reasonably happy, until Walter Monahan, a wealthy lumberman, begins to make love to Stella.
Who directed Big Timber?
Big Timber was directed by William Desmond Taylor.
Who stars in Big Timber?
Big Timber stars Kathlyn Williams, Wallace Reid, Joe King, Alfred Paget, Helen Bray, John Burton.
How long is Big Timber?
Big Timber has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
What genre is Big Timber?
Big Timber is a Romance film.
Where was Big Timber produced?
Big Timber was produced in United States of America.