The Duke of Chimney Butte
“A Typical Western Story of Ranch Life”
Synopsis
Lambert, a young man out to make his fortune, is out west trying to sell a gadget that can peel potatoes, open cans, pull out nails and perform other handy tasks. He comes to a cattle ranch and runs into a group of cowboys eating supper. He impresses the cowboys so much that they make him their leader, and it's not long before he's hired by pretty young ranch manager Vesta Philbrook as her aide and bodyguard. "The Duke", as he's now called, falls in love with her and sets out to help her get rid of a gang of vicious cattle rustlers that are constantly raiding her ranch.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 4, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Borzage
- Screenplay & Story
- Marian Ainslee, George Washington Ogden
- Original Title
- The Duke of Chimney Butte
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Fred Stone Productions, Robertson-Cole Distributing Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Borzage
Marian Ainslee, George Washington Ogden
Fred Stone
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Borzage
Director
Fred Stone
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Duke of Chimney Butte
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What is The Duke of Chimney Butte about?
Lambert, a young man out to make his fortune, is out west trying to sell a gadget that can peel potatoes, open cans, pull out nails and perform other handy tasks. He comes to a cattle ranch and runs into a group of cowboys eating supper. He impresses the cowboys so much that they make him their leader, and it's not long before he's hired by pretty young ranch manager Vesta Philbrook as her aide and bodyguard. "The Duke", as he's now called, falls in love with her and sets out to help her get rid of a gang of vicious cattle rustlers that are constantly raiding her ranch.
Who directed The Duke of Chimney Butte?
The Duke of Chimney Butte was directed by Frank Borzage.
Who stars in The Duke of Chimney Butte?
The principal cast of The Duke of Chimney Butte includes Fred Stone, Vola Vale, Josie Sedgwick, Chick Morrison, Buck Connors.
When was The Duke of Chimney Butte released and how long is it?
The Duke of Chimney Butte was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is The Duke of Chimney Butte based on a book or true story?
The Duke of Chimney Butte is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "George Washington Ogden".