Burning Daylight: The Adventures of 'Burning Daylight' in Alaska (1914)
Elam Harnish, known as "Burning Daylight," is a leader among the men of Circle City, Alaska in the days before the gold rush. Nell, a dance hall girl, loves Harnish, though he has never offered her anything but friendship. Harnish's hunch that the big strike is coming soon proves true, and he throws himself into the frenzy of activity that follows, staking claims and eventually accumulating eleven million dollars. Harnish leaves Alaska for San Francisco without knowing that Nell has killed herself because of his departure. -From TCM.com Database, powered by the AFI.
Director: Hobart Bosworth
Genre: Drama, Adventure
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: September 14, 1914
Cast
- Hobart Bosworth - Elam Harnish, aka 'Burning Daylight'
- Rhea Haines - Nell
- J. Charles Haydon - Elijah
- Elmer Clifton - Charley Bates
- Jack Conway - Joe Hines
Screenplay
- Hettie Grey Baker (Story)
- Jack London (Novel)
Cinematography: George W. Hill
Production: Hobart Bosworth Productions
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Hobart Bosworth
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Burning Daylight: The Adventures of 'Burning Daylight' in Alaska about?
- Elam Harnish, known as "Burning Daylight," is a leader among the men of Circle City, Alaska in the days before the gold rush. Nell, a dance hall girl, loves Harnish, though he has never offered her anything but friendship. Harnish's hunch that the big strike is coming soon proves true, and he throws himself into the frenzy of activity that follows, staking claims and eventually accumulating eleven million dollars. Harnish leaves Alaska for San Francisco without knowing that Nell has killed herself because of his departure. -From TCM.com Database, powered by the AFI.
- Who directed Burning Daylight: The Adventures of 'Burning Daylight' in Alaska?
- Burning Daylight: The Adventures of 'Burning Daylight' in Alaska was directed by Hobart Bosworth.
- Who stars in Burning Daylight: The Adventures of 'Burning Daylight' in Alaska?
- Burning Daylight: The Adventures of 'Burning Daylight' in Alaska stars Hobart Bosworth, Rhea Haines, J. Charles Haydon, Elmer Clifton, Jack Conway.
- How long is Burning Daylight: The Adventures of 'Burning Daylight' in Alaska?
- Burning Daylight: The Adventures of 'Burning Daylight' in Alaska has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Burning Daylight: The Adventures of 'Burning Daylight' in Alaska?
- Burning Daylight: The Adventures of 'Burning Daylight' in Alaska is a Drama, Adventure film.
- Where was Burning Daylight: The Adventures of 'Burning Daylight' in Alaska produced?
- Burning Daylight: The Adventures of 'Burning Daylight' in Alaska was produced in United States of America.