The Boomerang
Synopsis
Millionaire meat packer Peter Cameron, greedy for more money and power, maneuvers an alliance between his daughter Rose and George Gray, the son of Cameron's business rival Max Gray, in order to increase his control of the food industry. George, a lawyer, opposes the trust, and as a result is professionally ruined by Cameron, disinherited by his father, and jilted by his fiancée. Out on his own, George gets a job at a mill and starts at the bottom. When an epidemic breaks out among his fellow laborers due to their eating spoiled meat from the trust, George secures evidence of criminal practices which ultimately brings about the conviction of Cameron and the trust. In championing the rights of the downtrodden, George wins back Rose and reforms Cameron.
Top Cast
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Henry B. Walthall
George Gray
Melbourne MacDowell
Peter Cameron
Nina Byron
Rose Cameron
Helen Jerome Eddy
Nora Yorke
Jack McDonald
Napoleon Snape
Nigel De Brulier
Antonio Giannone
Beulah Booker
Marie Giannone
Gordon Sackville
Governor Montgomery
Lloyd Whitlock
Walter Ames
Bert Appling
Jim Hardy
Richard Johnson
Lonnie Cameron
Richard Norris
Maximillian Gray
Maryland Morne
Ann Montgomery
William Ryno
Daniel Nathaniel
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bertram Bracken
- Screenplay & Story
- Franklyn Hall, William Hamilton Osborne
- Original Title
- The Boomerang
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- National Film Corporation of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bertram Bracken
Franklyn Hall, William Hamilton Osborne
Joseph Brotherton, Walter L. Griffin
Department Leadership Roster
Bertram Bracken
Director
Franklyn Hall
Writer
Joseph Brotherton
Director of Photography
Walter L. Griffin
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Boomerang.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Boomerang
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Boomerang about?
Millionaire meat packer Peter Cameron, greedy for more money and power, maneuvers an alliance between his daughter Rose and George Gray, the son of Cameron's business rival Max Gray, in order to increase his control of the food industry. George, a lawyer, opposes the trust, and as a result is professionally ruined by Cameron, disinherited by his father, and jilted by his fiancée. Out on his own, George gets a job at a mill and starts at the bottom. When an epidemic breaks out among his fellow laborers due to their eating spoiled meat from the trust, George secures evidence of criminal practices which ultimately brings about the conviction of Cameron and the trust. In championing the rights of the downtrodden, George wins back Rose and reforms Cameron.
Who directed The Boomerang?
The Boomerang was directed by Bertram Bracken.
Who stars in The Boomerang?
The principal cast of The Boomerang includes Henry B. Walthall, Melbourne MacDowell, Nina Byron, Helen Jerome Eddy, Jack McDonald.
When was The Boomerang released and how long is it?
The Boomerang was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Is The Boomerang based on a book or true story?
The Boomerang is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "William Hamilton Osborne".