Hawk of the Hills
Synopsis
Hawk of the Hills (1927), a ten episode serial, re-edited into a five-reel feature length version released in 1929. Newhall, California. A band of Indians led by the half-breed 'The Hawk' terrorizes prospectors in a valley. When the old prospector Clyde Selby hits the mother lode, The Hawk plans to kidnap his pretty blond daughter Mary Selby. This kidnapping actually proves one of the lesser of the perils faced by the poor Mary. Laramie, a government agent, wants with the help of his friendly Shoshone Indian friends to extricate the damsel-in-distress.
Top Cast
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Allene Ray
Mary Selby
Walter Miller
Laramie
Jack Ganzhorn
Henry Selby
Frank Lackteen
The Hawk
Paul Panzer
Manson
Wally Oettel
Shorty
Harry Semels
Sheckard
Jack Pratt
Colonel
J. Parks Jones
Lieutenant
Frederick Dana
Larry
John T. Prince
The Hermit
Whitehorse
George Magrill
Evangeline Russell
Natomah
Chief Yowlachie
Chief White Wolf
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 16, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Spencer Gordon Bennet
- Screenplay & Story
- George Arthur Gray
- Original Title
- Hawk of the Hills
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Pathé Exchange
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Spencer Gordon Bennet
George Arthur Gray
Department Leadership Roster
George Arthur Gray
Screenplay
Spencer Gordon Bennet
Director
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hawk of the Hills
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What is Hawk of the Hills about?
Hawk of the Hills (1927), a ten episode serial, re-edited into a five-reel feature length version released in 1929. Newhall, California. A band of Indians led by the half-breed 'The Hawk' terrorizes prospectors in a valley. When the old prospector Clyde Selby hits the mother lode, The Hawk plans to kidnap his pretty blond daughter Mary Selby. This kidnapping actually proves one of the lesser of the perils faced by the poor Mary. Laramie, a government agent, wants with the help of his friendly Shoshone Indian friends to extricate the damsel-in-distress.
Who directed Hawk of the Hills?
Hawk of the Hills was directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet.
Who stars in Hawk of the Hills?
The principal cast of Hawk of the Hills includes Allene Ray, Walter Miller, Jack Ganzhorn, Frank Lackteen, Paul Panzer.
When was Hawk of the Hills released and how long is it?
Hawk of the Hills was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 58m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hawk of the Hills?
Hawk of the Hills holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).