Backbone (1923)
She knew that he could fight, but when he began to make love-oh, Boy!
When Yvonne de Chausson comes home from a trip to France, she is told that her grandfather, lumber magnate Andre de Mersay, has been stricken with an undisclosed illness. He is sequestered in a room and his secretary refuses to allow Yvonne to see him. Her attempts to get to him are constantly thwarted and the plot thickens with the appearance of John Thorne, who purchases part of the family's land holdings without Yvonne's consent.
Director: Edward Sloman
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: April 30, 1923
Cast
- Edith Roberts - Yvonne de Mersay / Yvonne de Chausson
- Alfred Lunt - John Thorne / Andre de Mersay
- William B. Mack - Anthony Bracken
- Frank Evans - Doc Roper
- Major Doyle - Col. Tip
- Emile La Croix - Andre de Mersay
- Jack W. Johnston - Captain of the Guards
- George MacQuarrie - The Constable of France
- Sam J. Ryan - Paddy
- Frank Hagney - The Indian
Screenplay
Production: Distinctive Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Edward Sloman
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Backbone about?
- When Yvonne de Chausson comes home from a trip to France, she is told that her grandfather, lumber magnate Andre de Mersay, has been stricken with an undisclosed illness. He is sequestered in a room and his secretary refuses to allow Yvonne to see him. Her attempts to get to him are constantly thwarted and the plot thickens with the appearance of John Thorne, who purchases part of the family's land holdings without Yvonne's consent.
- Who directed Backbone?
- Backbone was directed by Edward Sloman.
- Who stars in Backbone?
- Backbone stars Edith Roberts, Alfred Lunt, William B. Mack, Frank Evans, Major Doyle, Emile La Croix.
- How long is Backbone?
- Backbone has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is Backbone?
- Backbone is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Backbone produced?
- Backbone was produced in United States of America.