The Sunset Trail
Synopsis
Tomboy Bess Aiken grows up quickly when her mother deserts her father to elope with wealthy Easterner Vernon Treloar. Left alone with her father, Bess begins to long for feminine companionship, and when an opportunity arises for Bess to visit her newly-remarried mother, her father consents. The little girl soon finds herself in a fairytale world of beautiful gowns and extravagant luxury. Believing that anything her mother does must be correct, Bess soon learns to smoke and drink, much to the displeasure of Kirke Livingston, who loves her but fears she has inherited her mother's weaknesses. Bess disregards his warnings until one day she finds her mother embracing another man. Disillusioned, she departs immediately for her father's cabin, traveling through the woods all night. At daybreak, Kirke finds her and wins her hand in marriage.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 13, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Melford
- Screenplay & Story
- Beulah Marie Dix, Alice McIver
- Original Title
- The Sunset Trail
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Melford
Beulah Marie Dix, Alice McIver
Department Leadership Roster
George Melford
Director
Beulah Marie Dix
Writer
Alice McIver
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sunset Trail
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What is The Sunset Trail about?
Tomboy Bess Aiken grows up quickly when her mother deserts her father to elope with wealthy Easterner Vernon Treloar. Left alone with her father, Bess begins to long for feminine companionship, and when an opportunity arises for Bess to visit her newly-remarried mother, her father consents. The little girl soon finds herself in a fairytale world of beautiful gowns and extravagant luxury. Believing that anything her mother does must be correct, Bess soon learns to smoke and drink, much to the displeasure of Kirke Livingston, who loves her but fears she has inherited her mother's weaknesses. Bess disregards his warnings until one day she finds her mother embracing another man. Disillusioned, she departs immediately for her father's cabin, traveling through the woods all night. At daybreak, Kirke finds her and wins her hand in marriage.
Who directed The Sunset Trail?
The Sunset Trail was directed by George Melford.
Who stars in The Sunset Trail?
The principal cast of The Sunset Trail includes Henry A. Barrows, William Elmer, Harrison Ford, Vivian Martin, Charles Ogle.
When was The Sunset Trail released and how long is it?
The Sunset Trail was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.