Across the Dead-Line (1922)
Gilead is a lumber town that is dominated by two branches of the Kidder family: the puritanical, ultra-conservative side led by Enoch and his son John, and the hedonistic branch led by Enoch's brother Aaron. Aaron plans to sway John to come over to his side by using a young girl who has lost her memory to lure him over, but when he kidnaps her John sets out to free her. Complications ensue.
Director: Jack Conway
Genre: Western
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: January 9, 1922
Cast
- Frank Mayo - John Kidder
- Russell Simpson - Enoch Kidder
- Wilfred Lucas - Aaron Kidder
- Lydia Knott - Charity Kidder
- Molly Malone - Ruth
- Frank Thorwald - Lucas Courtney
- Josef Swickard - Abel
- William Marion - Gillis
- George Williamson - Judge White
- Whitehorse - Buck Ballard
Screenplay
Production: Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Jack Conway
More Films in Genre: Western
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Across the Dead-Line about?
- Gilead is a lumber town that is dominated by two branches of the Kidder family: the puritanical, ultra-conservative side led by Enoch and his son John, and the hedonistic branch led by Enoch's brother Aaron. Aaron plans to sway John to come over to his side by using a young girl who has lost her memory to lure him over, but when he kidnaps her John sets out to free her. Complications ensue.
- Who directed Across the Dead-Line?
- Across the Dead-Line was directed by Jack Conway.
- Who stars in Across the Dead-Line?
- Across the Dead-Line stars Frank Mayo, Russell Simpson, Wilfred Lucas, Lydia Knott, Molly Malone, Frank Thorwald.
- How long is Across the Dead-Line?
- Across the Dead-Line has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Across the Dead-Line?
- Across the Dead-Line is a Western film.