The Crimson Challenge (1922)
Snatched from death by the fighting heroine of Lost Valley!
In the cattle town of Lost Valley, Buck Courtrey, saloon owner and political boss, covets Tharon, daughter of Jim Last, a small rancher; and when rebuffed, he has Last killed. Tharon swears revenge with her father's own guns and organizes a vigilante band to check Courtrey's activities. Learning that she loves Billy, a cowpuncher, Courtrey kidnaps and threatens to kill him unless Tharon agrees to marry Courtrey following his divorce from Ellen. Courtrey's wife informs Tharon of Billy's whereabouts, and she rescues him in time to join the townspeople attacking Courtrey's gang. Courtrey is pursued by Tharon, who kills him and returns to become Billy's wife.
Director: Paul Powell
Genre: Western
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: April 2, 1922
Cast
- Dorothy Dalton - Tharon Last
- Jack Mower - Billy
- Will Walling - Jim Last
- Howard Ralston - Clive
- Clarence Burton - Black Bart
- George Field - Wylackie
- Beulah Dark Cloud - Anita
- Fred Huntley - Confora
- Irene Hunt - Ellen
- Frank Campeau - Basil Courtrey (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Vingie E. Roe (Novel)
- Beulah Marie Dix (Scenario Writer)
Cinematography: Harry Perry
Production: Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Paul Powell
More Films in Genre: Western
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Crimson Challenge about?
- In the cattle town of Lost Valley, Buck Courtrey, saloon owner and political boss, covets Tharon, daughter of Jim Last, a small rancher; and when rebuffed, he has Last killed. Tharon swears revenge with her father's own guns and organizes a vigilante band to check Courtrey's activities. Learning that she loves Billy, a cowpuncher, Courtrey kidnaps and threatens to kill him unless Tharon agrees to marry Courtrey following his divorce from Ellen. Courtrey's wife informs Tharon of Billy's whereabouts, and she rescues him in time to join the townspeople attacking Courtrey's gang. Courtrey is pursued by Tharon, who kills him and returns to become Billy's wife.
- Who directed The Crimson Challenge?
- The Crimson Challenge was directed by Paul Powell.
- Who stars in The Crimson Challenge?
- The Crimson Challenge stars Dorothy Dalton, Jack Mower, Will Walling, Howard Ralston, Clarence Burton, George Field.
- How long is The Crimson Challenge?
- The Crimson Challenge has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Crimson Challenge?
- The Crimson Challenge is a Western film.
- Where was The Crimson Challenge produced?
- The Crimson Challenge was produced in United States of America.