When Broadway Was a Trail
“A Spectacular film presentation of Pioneer days in New Amsterdam.”
Synopsis
Henry Minuet, son of the governor of New Amsterdam, travels to Danvers, now Salem, Mass., to buy grain for the struggling colony. He sees Priscilla Elliott, the daughter of Danvers' physician, and it’s love at first sight even though they do not speak the same language. Priscilla is pursued by Momma’s boy Salvation Hibbens, but she likes him not. When her father dies unexpectedly, Salvation's mother tried to force her to marry Salvation even going as far as to accuse the pair of witchcraft. The lovers flee but can’t return to Henry’s town either since his parents have a marriage arranged for him too. They strike out on their own path to a happy future.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 26, 1914
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- O.A.C. Lund
- Original Title
- When Broadway Was a Trail
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Shubert Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
O.A.C. Lund
Department Leadership Roster
O.A.C. Lund
Director
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What is When Broadway Was a Trail about?
Henry Minuet, son of the governor of New Amsterdam, travels to Danvers, now Salem, Mass., to buy grain for the struggling colony. He sees Priscilla Elliott, the daughter of Danvers' physician, and it’s love at first sight even though they do not speak the same language. Priscilla is pursued by Momma’s boy Salvation Hibbens, but she likes him not. When her father dies unexpectedly, Salvation's mother tried to force her to marry Salvation even going as far as to accuse the pair of witchcraft. The lovers flee but can’t return to Henry’s town either since his parents have a marriage arranged for him too. They strike out on their own path to a happy future.
Who directed When Broadway Was a Trail?
When Broadway Was a Trail was directed by O.A.C. Lund.
Who stars in When Broadway Was a Trail?
The principal cast of When Broadway Was a Trail includes Barbara Tennant, O.A.C. Lund, Edward Roseman, Julia Stuart, Alec B. Francis.
When was When Broadway Was a Trail released and how long is it?
When Broadway Was a Trail was released in 1914 with a total runtime of 50m.