Something New
Synopsis
A young woman visiting in Mexico is kidnapped by a gang of bandits, who drag her through the rugged wilderness to their hideout. She manages to leave word for her friend Bill, who knows the country well. But when Bill cannot find a horse, his only available form of transportation is his roadster. Nevertheless, he is determined to come to her rescue, even though it means trying to drive the car across miles of rocky, broken terrain.
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October 1, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nell Shipman, Bert Van Tuyle
- Screenplay & Story
- Nell Shipman, Bert Van Tuyle
- Original Title
- Something New
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- Nell Shipman Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nell Shipman, Bert Van Tuyle
Nell Shipman, Bert Van Tuyle
Nell Shipman, F.H. Croghan
Department Leadership Roster
Nell Shipman
Director
Bert Van Tuyle
Director
Nell Shipman
Producer
Nell Shipman
Writer
Bert Van Tuyle
Writer
F.H. Croghan
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Something New about?
A young woman visiting in Mexico is kidnapped by a gang of bandits, who drag her through the rugged wilderness to their hideout. She manages to leave word for her friend Bill, who knows the country well. But when Bill cannot find a horse, his only available form of transportation is his roadster. Nevertheless, he is determined to come to her rescue, even though it means trying to drive the car across miles of rocky, broken terrain.
Who directed Something New?
Something New was directed by Nell Shipman, Bert Van Tuyle.
Who stars in Something New?
The principal cast of Something New includes Nell Shipman, Bert Van Tuyle, L.M. Wells, Merrill McCormick.
When was Something New released and how long is it?
Something New was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 57m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Something New?
Something New holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).