The Land of Long Shadows
Synopsis
The Land of Long Shadows is a 1917 American silent drama film directed by W.S. Van Dyke and starring Jack Gardner, Ruth King and Carl Stockdale. It marked the directorial debut of Van Dyke. Joe Mauchin meets Jeanne Verette. He is a trapper, come down to the little post of Mead's Pocket, a vicious mining town, for supplies. She, the daughter of a saloonkeeper who compels her to "drum up trade" among his maudlin patrons. Joe falls in love with Jeanne.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 18, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- W.S. Van Dyke
- Screenplay & Story
- W.S. Van Dyke
- Original Title
- The Land of Long Shadows
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
W.S. Van Dyke
W.S. Van Dyke
Department Leadership Roster
W.S. Van Dyke
Director
W.S. Van Dyke
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Land of Long Shadows
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What is The Land of Long Shadows about?
The Land of Long Shadows is a 1917 American silent drama film directed by W.S. Van Dyke and starring Jack Gardner, Ruth King and Carl Stockdale. It marked the directorial debut of Van Dyke. Joe Mauchin meets Jeanne Verette. He is a trapper, come down to the little post of Mead's Pocket, a vicious mining town, for supplies. She, the daughter of a saloonkeeper who compels her to "drum up trade" among his maudlin patrons. Joe falls in love with Jeanne.
Who directed The Land of Long Shadows?
The Land of Long Shadows was directed by W.S. Van Dyke.
Who stars in The Land of Long Shadows?
The principal cast of The Land of Long Shadows includes Ruth King, Carl Stockdale, Jack Gardner, C.J. Lionel.
When was The Land of Long Shadows released and how long is it?
The Land of Long Shadows was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.