Over Silent Paths (1910)
In the heart of the American west, a miner toils day after day at his rocker box while his young daughter keeps his camp. His daughter persuades him to return to civilization, where they may enjoy the fruits of their labor. Both are happy in the anticipation of what seems a bright future. While she's away, a desert wanderer appears at the camp, and at the sight of the old man weighing his gold is seized with cupidity. He himself had toiled long in the wilds, but with no success, so he demands that the old man divide his gains with him. This, of course, the miner decries, and the wanderer uses force to obtain the old man's gold. The wanderer collapses in the desert, only to be rescued by a certain young woman: the miner's daughter.
Cast
- Marion Leonard - The Daughter
- Dell Henderson - The Wanderer
- W. Chrystie Miller - The Father
- Arthur V. Johnson - The Marshal
- Alfred Paget - Deputy
- Frank Powell
- Mack Sennett
Screenplay
Keywords
mining, silent film
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Over Silent Paths about?
- In the heart of the American west, a miner toils day after day at his rocker box while his young daughter keeps his camp. His daughter persuades him to return to civilization, where they may enjoy the fruits of their labor. Both are happy in the anticipation of what seems a bright future. While she's away, a desert wanderer appears at the camp, and at the sight of the old man weighing his gold is seized with cupidity. He himself had toiled long in the wilds, but with no success, so he demands that the old man divide his gains with him. This, of course, the miner decries, and the wanderer uses force to obtain the old man's gold. The wanderer collapses in the desert, only to be rescued by a certain young woman: the miner's daughter.
- Who directed Over Silent Paths?
- Over Silent Paths was directed by D.W. Griffith.
- Who stars in Over Silent Paths?
- Over Silent Paths stars Marion Leonard, Dell Henderson, W. Chrystie Miller, Arthur V. Johnson, Alfred Paget, Frank Powell.
- How long is Over Silent Paths?
- Over Silent Paths has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).
- What genre is Over Silent Paths?
- Over Silent Paths is a Western, Drama film.