Told in the Hills
“An outcast of society! Scorned as a squaw man! What right had he to the love of a good woman?”
Synopsis
Jack becomes an outlaw after being wrongly accused of killing a young Kootenai chieftain. He's known as "Genesee Jack" and prefers to live among Native Americans, but he eventually falls in love with a white woman named Rachel. The film explores themes of justice, reconciliation, and the complexities of relationships between settlers and Native Americans.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 21, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Melford
- Screenplay & Story
- Will M. Ritchey, Marah Ellis Ryan
- Original Title
- Told in the Hills
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Melford
Will M. Ritchey, Marah Ellis Ryan
Henry Kotani, Paul P. Perry
Department Leadership Roster
George Melford
Director
Henry Kotani
Director of Photography
Paul P. Perry
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Told in the Hills
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Told in the Hills about?
Jack becomes an outlaw after being wrongly accused of killing a young Kootenai chieftain. He's known as "Genesee Jack" and prefers to live among Native Americans, but he eventually falls in love with a white woman named Rachel. The film explores themes of justice, reconciliation, and the complexities of relationships between settlers and Native Americans.
Who directed Told in the Hills?
Told in the Hills was directed by George Melford.
Who stars in Told in the Hills?
The principal cast of Told in the Hills includes Robert Warwick, Ann Little, Tom Forman, Wanda Hawley, Charles Ogle.
When was Told in the Hills released and how long is it?
Told in the Hills was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Is Told in the Hills based on a book or true story?
Told in the Hills is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Marah Ellis Ryan".