Wild and Woolly
Synopsis
A rich Easterner who has always wanted to live in "the Wild West" plans to move to a Western town. Unknown to him, the town's "wild" days are long gone and it is an orderly and civilized place now. The townsmen, not wanting to lose a rich potential resident, contrive to make over the town to suit the young man's fantasy.
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Douglas Fairbanks
Jeff Hillington
Eileen Percy
Nell Larabee
Calvert Carter
Tom Larabee
Charles Stevens
Pedro
Sam De Grasse
Steve Shelby
Tom Wilson
Casey, Engineer (Uncredited)
Monte Blue
One of Wild Bill's Men (Uncredited)
Walter Bytell
Collis J. Hillington (Uncredited)
Wharton James
Lawyer (Uncredited)
Bull Montana
Bartender (Uncredited)
Forrest Seabury
Banker (Uncredited)
Joseph Singleton
Judson, Butler (Uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 24, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Emerson
- Screenplay & Story
- Anita Loos, Horace B. Carpenter
- Original Title
- Wild and Woolly
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Douglas Fairbanks Pictures, Artcraft Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Emerson
Anita Loos, Horace B. Carpenter
Victor Fleming
William Shea
Douglas Fairbanks
Department Leadership Roster
Anita Loos
Writer
Horace B. Carpenter
Writer
John Emerson
Director
William Shea
Editor
Douglas Fairbanks
Producer
Victor Fleming
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wild and Woolly
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What is Wild and Woolly about?
A rich Easterner who has always wanted to live in "the Wild West" plans to move to a Western town. Unknown to him, the town's "wild" days are long gone and it is an orderly and civilized place now. The townsmen, not wanting to lose a rich potential resident, contrive to make over the town to suit the young man's fantasy.
Who directed Wild and Woolly?
Wild and Woolly was directed by John Emerson.
Who stars in Wild and Woolly?
The principal cast of Wild and Woolly includes Douglas Fairbanks, Eileen Percy, Calvert Carter, Charles Stevens, Sam De Grasse.
When was Wild and Woolly released and how long is it?
Wild and Woolly was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.