Hit-the-Trail Holliday
“George M. Cohan as "Billy Sunday" That's the way New York dramatic critics described it.”
Synopsis
Bartender Billy Holliday loses his job for refusing to supply drinks to minors at the behest of his employer. In the little country town he wanders into looking for work he finds two elements, the wets and the drys. When he meets the daughter of the leader of the drys, he casts in his lot with them, and when the leader of the wet faction threatens vengeance, Billy is instantly on the job. At a meeting of prohibitionists, which the brewery element seeks to disrupt by the introduction of a number of roughnecks, Holliday takes the platform and nullifies their efforts with a fiery speech. He finally succeeds in putting the wet element out of business--and in winning the love of Edith Jason.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 16, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marshall Neilan
- Screenplay & Story
- George M. Cohan, John Emerson, Anita Loos
- Original Title
- Hit-the-Trail Holliday
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marshall Neilan
George M. Cohan, John Emerson, Anita Loos
Walter Stradling
Department Leadership Roster
Marshall Neilan
Director
John Emerson
Writer
Anita Loos
Writer
Walter Stradling
Director of Photography
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What is Hit-the-Trail Holliday about?
Bartender Billy Holliday loses his job for refusing to supply drinks to minors at the behest of his employer. In the little country town he wanders into looking for work he finds two elements, the wets and the drys. When he meets the daughter of the leader of the drys, he casts in his lot with them, and when the leader of the wet faction threatens vengeance, Billy is instantly on the job. At a meeting of prohibitionists, which the brewery element seeks to disrupt by the introduction of a number of roughnecks, Holliday takes the platform and nullifies their efforts with a fiery speech. He finally succeeds in putting the wet element out of business--and in winning the love of Edith Jason.
Who directed Hit-the-Trail Holliday?
Hit-the-Trail Holliday was directed by Marshall Neilan.
Who stars in Hit-the-Trail Holliday?
The principal cast of Hit-the-Trail Holliday includes George M. Cohan, Marguerite Clayton, Robert Broderick, Pat O'Malley, Russell Bassett.
When was Hit-the-Trail Holliday released and how long is it?
Hit-the-Trail Holliday was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.