
The Trail of the Shadow
Synopsis
Sylvia Mason, a mysterious girl, lives in a cabin by herself and sells her bead work to the visitors at a large hotel nearby. At the hotel, Sylvia meets Easterner Henry Hilliard, who falls in love with her, but she refuses to marry him and will not explain her reasons. Thus Henry returns East without learning that Sylvia's father had been murdered by his private secretary Jack Leslie in revenge for her refusal to marry him. One night after Henry's departure, Leslie, now known as the outlaw "The Shadow", breaks into Sylvia's cabin. There is a struggle that leaves Sylvia unconscious, and when she awakens she finds a note claiming that because Leslie has violated her, she must marry him.
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July 2, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edwin Carewe
- Screenplay & Story
- O.A.C. Lund, June Mathis
- Original Title
- The Trail of the Shadow
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Rolfe Photoplays
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edwin Carewe
O.A.C. Lund, June Mathis
Department Leadership Roster
Edwin Carewe
Director
O.A.C. Lund
Writer
June Mathis
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Trail of the Shadow
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What is The Trail of the Shadow about?
Sylvia Mason, a mysterious girl, lives in a cabin by herself and sells her bead work to the visitors at a large hotel nearby. At the hotel, Sylvia meets Easterner Henry Hilliard, who falls in love with her, but she refuses to marry him and will not explain her reasons. Thus Henry returns East without learning that Sylvia's father had been murdered by his private secretary Jack Leslie in revenge for her refusal to marry him. One night after Henry's departure, Leslie, now known as the outlaw "The Shadow", breaks into Sylvia's cabin. There is a struggle that leaves Sylvia unconscious, and when she awakens she finds a note claiming that because Leslie has violated her, she must marry him.
Who directed The Trail of the Shadow?
The Trail of the Shadow was directed by Edwin Carewe.
Who stars in The Trail of the Shadow?
The principal cast of The Trail of the Shadow includes Emmy Wehlen.
When was The Trail of the Shadow released and how long is it?
The Trail of the Shadow was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.
