The Destroyers
“How an upright man was estranged from his wife. How he found refuge in the wilds of Canada. how he found true hearts there and peace, is a story full of red blood and courage.”
Synopsis
Canadian Mountie Philip Curtis is telling Josephine McCloud, with whom he is in love, about a hermit who once saved his life and nursed him back to health. Josephine remains impassive until Philip tells her the hermit's name: Peter God. At the mention of his name, Josephine begs Philip to find Peter and take him a letter she had written to him. Puzzled but not wanting to deny anything to the woman he loves, he sets out to find Peter, but when he does he discovers that Josephine has a connection to Peter that Philip knew nothing about.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 5, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Ince
- Screenplay & Story
- James Oliver Curwood, Edward J. Montagne
- Original Title
- The Destroyers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Vitagraph Company of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Ince
James Oliver Curwood, Edward J. Montagne
Jules Cronjager
Department Leadership Roster
Ralph Ince
Director
Edward J. Montagne
Writer
Jules Cronjager
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Destroyers.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Destroyers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Destroyers about?
Canadian Mountie Philip Curtis is telling Josephine McCloud, with whom he is in love, about a hermit who once saved his life and nursed him back to health. Josephine remains impassive until Philip tells her the hermit's name: Peter God. At the mention of his name, Josephine begs Philip to find Peter and take him a letter she had written to him. Puzzled but not wanting to deny anything to the woman he loves, he sets out to find Peter, but when he does he discovers that Josephine has a connection to Peter that Philip knew nothing about.
Who directed The Destroyers?
The Destroyers was directed by Ralph Ince.
Who stars in The Destroyers?
The principal cast of The Destroyers includes Lucille Lee Stewart, Huntley Gordon, John S. Robertson, Virginia Norden, Florence Natol.
When was The Destroyers released and how long is it?
The Destroyers was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.