The Roof Tree
Synopsis
When Sally McTurk's husband is murdered, her brother Ken Thornton goes into hiding and winds up in a small mountain community, using a phony name. He's taken in by a local family, the Harpers. A mutual attraction soon develops between Thornton and the family's daughter, Dorothy, but a local bully who has designs of his own on Dorothy sets out to have Ken killed.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 25, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Francis Dillon
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Neville Buck, Jules Furthman
- Original Title
- The Roof Tree
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Francis Dillon
Charles Neville Buck, Jules Furthman
Sol Polito
Department Leadership Roster
John Francis Dillon
Director
Sol Polito
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Roof Tree
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What is The Roof Tree about?
When Sally McTurk's husband is murdered, her brother Ken Thornton goes into hiding and winds up in a small mountain community, using a phony name. He's taken in by a local family, the Harpers. A mutual attraction soon develops between Thornton and the family's daughter, Dorothy, but a local bully who has designs of his own on Dorothy sets out to have Ken killed.
Who directed The Roof Tree?
The Roof Tree was directed by John Francis Dillon.
Who stars in The Roof Tree?
The principal cast of The Roof Tree includes William Russell, Florence Deshon, Sylvia Breamer, William Robert Daly, Arthur Morrison.
When was The Roof Tree released and how long is it?
The Roof Tree was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is The Roof Tree based on a book or true story?
The Roof Tree is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Neville Buck".