The Light of Western Stars
Synopsis
A friend of Dick Bailey is killed by a mysterious assailant, whom Dick suspects to be Stack, who is in league with the crooked sheriff. Out on a spree Dick swears he will marry the first woman he sees, who happens to be Ruth Hammond, sister of his dead friend, arriving to take charge of the Hammond ranch. Revolted by his rough proposal,she fires him as the Hammond foreman and she proceeds to the ranch. Stack informs her he has purchased the ranch for the payment of the back-due taxes, and she relents and rehires Dick and his friends to aid her in her fight against Stack.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Swickard
- Screenplay & Story
- Roy Clements
- Original Title
- The Light of Western Stars
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Harry Sherman Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Swickard
Roy Clements
Harry Sherman
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Swickard
Director
Harry Sherman
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Light of Western Stars
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Light of Western Stars about?
A friend of Dick Bailey is killed by a mysterious assailant, whom Dick suspects to be Stack, who is in league with the crooked sheriff. Out on a spree Dick swears he will marry the first woman he sees, who happens to be Ruth Hammond, sister of his dead friend, arriving to take charge of the Hammond ranch. Revolted by his rough proposal,she fires him as the Hammond foreman and she proceeds to the ranch. Stack informs her he has purchased the ranch for the payment of the back-due taxes, and she relents and rehires Dick and his friends to aid her in her fight against Stack.
Who directed The Light of Western Stars?
The Light of Western Stars was directed by Charles Swickard.
Who stars in The Light of Western Stars?
The principal cast of The Light of Western Stars includes Dustin Farnum, Winifred Kingston, Bert Appling, Josef Swickard, Virginia True Boardman.
When was The Light of Western Stars released and how long is it?
The Light of Western Stars was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.