As the Sun Went Down
“It's the story of a bad girl who is bigger and better and finer that most of the girls you ever saw.”
Synopsis
Although a female, gunfighter "Colonel Billy" is feared by the men of Rattlesnake Gulch, a mining camp in California. The women, however, won't have anything to do with her because of stories about her "loose ways" during the Gold Rush. One day Gerald Morton, an actor, arrives at the camp from San Francisco with his wife Mabel, their baby and preacher Albert Atherton As a prank, the townspeople send Atherton to board with Billy, who is in love with a gold prospector named Faro Bill. Atherton convinces Billy to change her ways; however, Morton strikes gold, and the resulting news reaches San Francisco and attracts a new and different element to Rattlesnake Gulch, resulting in a need for Billy's skills to be used again.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 10, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- E. Mason Hopper
- Screenplay & Story
- George D. Baker
- Original Title
- As the Sun Went Down
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Metro Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
E. Mason Hopper
George D. Baker
William C. Thompson
Department Leadership Roster
E. Mason Hopper
Director
George D. Baker
Screenplay
William C. Thompson
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About As the Sun Went Down
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What is As the Sun Went Down about?
Although a female, gunfighter "Colonel Billy" is feared by the men of Rattlesnake Gulch, a mining camp in California. The women, however, won't have anything to do with her because of stories about her "loose ways" during the Gold Rush. One day Gerald Morton, an actor, arrives at the camp from San Francisco with his wife Mabel, their baby and preacher Albert Atherton As a prank, the townspeople send Atherton to board with Billy, who is in love with a gold prospector named Faro Bill. Atherton convinces Billy to change her ways; however, Morton strikes gold, and the resulting news reaches San Francisco and attracts a new and different element to Rattlesnake Gulch, resulting in a need for Billy's skills to be used again.
Who directed As the Sun Went Down?
As the Sun Went Down was directed by E. Mason Hopper.
Who stars in As the Sun Went Down?
The principal cast of As the Sun Went Down includes Edith Storey, Lew Cody, Zasu Pitts, Harry Northrup, F.A. Turner.
When was As the Sun Went Down released and how long is it?
As the Sun Went Down was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 50m.