Cold Steel
“"Cold Steel" they called him, women scorned him, men hated him, the elements defied him”
Synopsis
On his deathbed Steele Weir's father tells his son of a band of criminals who framed him for murder and robbed him of valuable land in the West. Under contract to build a dam, Steele goes to the headquarters of the gang; and becoming aware of his identity, they plot against him with the services of lawyer Martinez. He, however, proves to be Steele's friend and obtains evidence against the gang. When Ed Sorenson, the leader's son, steals the evidence, Steele's sweetheart, Janet, outwits the enemies, and after many adventures the bandits are convicted and Steele wins the girl.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 13, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sherwood MacDonald
- Screenplay & Story
- Monte M. Katterjohn, George C. Shedd
- Original Title
- Cold Steel
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Robertson-Cole Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sherwood MacDonald
Monte M. Katterjohn, George C. Shedd
L.J. Meyberg
Department Leadership Roster
Sherwood MacDonald
Director
Monte M. Katterjohn
Writer
George C. Shedd
Writer
L.J. Meyberg
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cold Steel
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What is Cold Steel about?
On his deathbed Steele Weir's father tells his son of a band of criminals who framed him for murder and robbed him of valuable land in the West. Under contract to build a dam, Steele goes to the headquarters of the gang; and becoming aware of his identity, they plot against him with the services of lawyer Martinez. He, however, proves to be Steele's friend and obtains evidence against the gang. When Ed Sorenson, the leader's son, steals the evidence, Steele's sweetheart, Janet, outwits the enemies, and after many adventures the bandits are convicted and Steele wins the girl.
Who directed Cold Steel?
Cold Steel was directed by Sherwood MacDonald.
Who stars in Cold Steel?
The principal cast of Cold Steel includes J.P. McGowan, Kathleen Clifford, Stanhope Wheatcroft, Arthur Millett, Charles Inslee.
When was Cold Steel released and how long is it?
Cold Steel was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cold Steel?
Cold Steel holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).