The World Against Him
Synopsis
Cowboy Mark West lives on a ranch with his sister Mary, who suffers from a serious spinal disorder. Flighty East Coast socialite Violet Ridgeway flirts with Mark while vacationing at the ranch but returns to her fiancée, Dr. Welsh, when she leaves. Mark has been working hard to earn money for an operation Mary, which Doctor Welsh and Doctor Boyd agree to perform without telling him how dangerous it is. When Mary dies Mark receives a letter detailing the doctor’s risk-taking, filled with vengeance Mark kills Boyd, but Welsh flees to safety. Mark is imprisoned, but Violet convinces him to marry her, satisfying a stipulation in her late aunt's will. Mark escapes taking Welsh and Violet hostage. They are set upon by a villain and in the confrontation Welsh’s cowardly act shows Violet Mark’s true worth and the pair escapes to freedom across the Canadian border.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 25, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Hall Crane
- Screenplay & Story
- A.B. Himes
- Original Title
- The World Against Him
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Paragon Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Hall Crane
A.B. Himes
Sol Polito
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Hall Crane
Director
Sol Polito
Director of Photography
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What is The World Against Him about?
Cowboy Mark West lives on a ranch with his sister Mary, who suffers from a serious spinal disorder. Flighty East Coast socialite Violet Ridgeway flirts with Mark while vacationing at the ranch but returns to her fiancée, Dr. Welsh, when she leaves. Mark has been working hard to earn money for an operation Mary, which Doctor Welsh and Doctor Boyd agree to perform without telling him how dangerous it is. When Mary dies Mark receives a letter detailing the doctor’s risk-taking, filled with vengeance Mark kills Boyd, but Welsh flees to safety. Mark is imprisoned, but Violet convinces him to marry her, satisfying a stipulation in her late aunt's will. Mark escapes taking Welsh and Violet hostage. They are set upon by a villain and in the confrontation Welsh’s cowardly act shows Violet Mark’s true worth and the pair escapes to freedom across the Canadian border.
Who directed The World Against Him?
The World Against Him was directed by Frank Hall Crane.
Who stars in The World Against Him?
The principal cast of The World Against Him includes E.K. Lincoln, June Elvidge, Ruth Findlay, John St. Polis, Frederick Truesdell.
When was The World Against Him released and how long is it?
The World Against Him was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.