The Blinding Trail (1919)
Flighty Helen Halverson decides that she wants to marry Big Jim McKenzie, the boss of the logging camp her father owns, after he is temporarily blinded after he crashes his toboggan into a tree in order to avoid hitting Helen. She convinces her cousin Adele--who is actually also in love with Jim--to get him to propose. Jim's sight returns and he and Helen marry, but on the day their child is to be born, he goes blind again. Frustrated by being married to a blind man, Helen falls in love with his assistant Jean Du Bray. Complications ensue.
Director: Paul Powell
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: May 19, 1919
Cast
- Monroe Salisbury - Jim McKenzie
- Claire Anderson - Helen Halverson
- Helen Jerome Eddy - Adele Grey
- Arthur Maude - Jean Du Grey
- John Cook - Bill Cairnes
- Alfred Allen - John Halverson
- Milton Markwell
Screenplay
- Stuart Paton (Story)
- John B. Clymer (Story)
- Paul Powell
Production: Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: Paul Powell
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Blinding Trail about?
- Flighty Helen Halverson decides that she wants to marry Big Jim McKenzie, the boss of the logging camp her father owns, after he is temporarily blinded after he crashes his toboggan into a tree in order to avoid hitting Helen. She convinces her cousin Adele--who is actually also in love with Jim--to get him to propose. Jim's sight returns and he and Helen marry, but on the day their child is to be born, he goes blind again. Frustrated by being married to a blind man, Helen falls in love with his assistant Jean Du Bray. Complications ensue.
- Who directed The Blinding Trail?
- The Blinding Trail was directed by Paul Powell.
- Who stars in The Blinding Trail?
- The Blinding Trail stars Monroe Salisbury, Claire Anderson, Helen Jerome Eddy, Arthur Maude, John Cook, Alfred Allen.
- How long is The Blinding Trail?
- The Blinding Trail has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is The Blinding Trail?
- The Blinding Trail is a Drama film.
- Where was The Blinding Trail produced?
- The Blinding Trail was produced in United States of America.