The Light of Western Stars
“Rousing Outdoor Romance --- Like "The Virginian"”
Synopsis
A friend of Dick Bailey is killed by a mysterious assailant, whom Dick suspects to be Stack, who is in league with the crooked sheriff. Out on a spree Dick swears he will marry the first woman he sees, who happens to be Ruth Hammond, sister of his dead friend, arriving to take charge of the Hammond ranch. Revolted by his rough proposal,she fires him as the Hammond foreman and she proceeds to the ranch. Stack informs her he has purchased the ranch for the payment of the back-due taxes, and she relents and rehires Dick and his friends to aid her in her fight against Stack.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 19, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Otto Brower, Edwin H. Knopf
- Screenplay & Story
- Zane Grey, Grover Jones, William Slavens McNutt, Joseph L. Mankiewicz
- Original Score
- Charles Midgely
- Original Title
- The Light of Western Stars
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Otto Brower, Edwin H. Knopf
Zane Grey, Grover Jones, William Slavens McNutt, Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Charles Midgely
Charles Lang
Jane Loring
Department Leadership Roster
Otto Brower
Director
Edwin H. Knopf
Director
Charles Midgely
Original Music Composer
Jane Loring
Editor
Charles Lang
Director of Photography
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Light of Western Stars
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What is The Light of Western Stars about?
A friend of Dick Bailey is killed by a mysterious assailant, whom Dick suspects to be Stack, who is in league with the crooked sheriff. Out on a spree Dick swears he will marry the first woman he sees, who happens to be Ruth Hammond, sister of his dead friend, arriving to take charge of the Hammond ranch. Revolted by his rough proposal,she fires him as the Hammond foreman and she proceeds to the ranch. Stack informs her he has purchased the ranch for the payment of the back-due taxes, and she relents and rehires Dick and his friends to aid her in her fight against Stack.
Who directed The Light of Western Stars?
The Light of Western Stars was directed by Otto Brower, Edwin H. Knopf.
Who stars in The Light of Western Stars?
The principal cast of The Light of Western Stars includes Richard Arlen, Mary Brian, Harry Green, Regis Toomey, Fred Kohler.
When was The Light of Western Stars released and how long is it?
The Light of Western Stars was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for The Light of Western Stars?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Light of Western Stars was composed by Charles Midgely.
Is The Light of Western Stars based on a book or true story?
The Light of Western Stars is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Zane Grey".