The Idol of the North
Synopsis
Dance-hall girl Colette Brissac, brought up in the Canadian Northwest, refuses the protection of New Yorker Lucky Folsom, who later marries Gloria Waldron, an ambitious woman actually in love with engineer Martin Bates. When Bates drifts into the mining town, the miners, while drunk, force him to marry Colette. She nurses him back to health and they gradually fall in love. The arrival of Folsom and Gloria threatens to break up their marriage, and Colette prevents a fight between the two men by wounding Folsom, causing the latter to come to his senses and teaching his wife a lesson.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 27, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy William Neill
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank S. Beresford, Tom McNamara, J. Clarkson Miller
- Original Title
- The Idol of the North
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy William Neill
Frank S. Beresford, Tom McNamara, J. Clarkson Miller
Adolph Zukor
Department Leadership Roster
Roy William Neill
Director
Frank S. Beresford
Writer
Tom McNamara
Writer
J. Clarkson Miller
Writer
Adolph Zukor
Producer
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What is The Idol of the North about?
Dance-hall girl Colette Brissac, brought up in the Canadian Northwest, refuses the protection of New Yorker Lucky Folsom, who later marries Gloria Waldron, an ambitious woman actually in love with engineer Martin Bates. When Bates drifts into the mining town, the miners, while drunk, force him to marry Colette. She nurses him back to health and they gradually fall in love. The arrival of Folsom and Gloria threatens to break up their marriage, and Colette prevents a fight between the two men by wounding Folsom, causing the latter to come to his senses and teaching his wife a lesson.
Who directed The Idol of the North?
The Idol of the North was directed by Roy William Neill.
Who stars in The Idol of the North?
The principal cast of The Idol of the North includes Dorothy Dalton, Edwin August, E.J. Ratcliffe, Riley Hatch, Jules Cowles.
When was The Idol of the North released and how long is it?
The Idol of the North was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.