The Forbidden Valley
Synopsis
A feud has been raging between the Lee and Mitchell families, in the forbidden valley of the Kentucky hills. The lone survivors are Ben Lee, his granddaughter Morning Glory and a young Mitchell boy who is given refuge by minister Dominie Jones. Fifteen years pass and Jack Winslow, a surveyor, comes to the valley and falls in love with Morning Glory. Their romance is opposed by Dave, a young half-wit who also loves Morning Glory and, out of jealousy, makes several attempts on Jack's life. When Jack is suspected of being the last surviving Mitchell, Morning Glory, acting in accordance with her family code of honor, shoots and wounds him. Soon after, Jones reappears and explains that Dave is the real Mitchell heir, thus clearing the path for Jack and Morning Glory's reconciliation.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 10, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Stuart Blackton
- Screenplay & Story
- Randolph Lewis, Stanley Olmstead
- Original Title
- The Forbidden Valley
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- J. Stuart Blackton Feature Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J. Stuart Blackton
Randolph Lewis, Stanley Olmstead
J. Stuart Blackton
Department Leadership Roster
J. Stuart Blackton
Director
Randolph Lewis
Writer
Stanley Olmstead
Writer
J. Stuart Blackton
Producer
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What is The Forbidden Valley about?
A feud has been raging between the Lee and Mitchell families, in the forbidden valley of the Kentucky hills. The lone survivors are Ben Lee, his granddaughter Morning Glory and a young Mitchell boy who is given refuge by minister Dominie Jones. Fifteen years pass and Jack Winslow, a surveyor, comes to the valley and falls in love with Morning Glory. Their romance is opposed by Dave, a young half-wit who also loves Morning Glory and, out of jealousy, makes several attempts on Jack's life. When Jack is suspected of being the last surviving Mitchell, Morning Glory, acting in accordance with her family code of honor, shoots and wounds him. Soon after, Jones reappears and explains that Dave is the real Mitchell heir, thus clearing the path for Jack and Morning Glory's reconciliation.
Who directed The Forbidden Valley?
The Forbidden Valley was directed by J. Stuart Blackton.
Who stars in The Forbidden Valley?
The principal cast of The Forbidden Valley includes May McAvoy, Bruce Gordon, William R. Dunn, Charles Kent, Warren Chandler.
When was The Forbidden Valley released and how long is it?
The Forbidden Valley was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 50m.