Tide of Empire
Synopsis
California's gold discovery in 1848 draws a "tide of empire" to the area, which becomes ripe for bandits.
Top Cast
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Renée Adorée
Josephita
Tom Keene
Dermod D'Arcy
George Fawcett
Don Jose Guerrero
Fred Kohler
Cannon
James Bradbury Sr.
B. Jabez Bejabbers Harmon
Harry Gribbon
O'Shea
Paul Hurst
Poppy
Richard Alexander
Gold Miner with Whip
Irving Bacon
Townsman (uncredited)
Fred Burns
Vigilante
Bob Card
Fiddle Player
Jim Corey
Raider
Gino Corrado
Carlos Montalvo
Augustina López
Guerreros Servant
Eric Mayne
Don Emilio
Charles Stevens
Indian Servant
William Collier Jr.
Romauldo Guerrero
Buster Keaton
Drunk Cowboy Thrown Out of Saloon (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 23, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan Dwan
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter B. Kyne
- Original Score
- William Axt
- Original Title
- Tide of Empire
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan Dwan
Peter B. Kyne
William Axt
Blanche Sewell
Department Leadership Roster
Allan Dwan
Director
Blanche Sewell
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tide of Empire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tide of Empire about?
California's gold discovery in 1848 draws a "tide of empire" to the area, which becomes ripe for bandits.
Who directed Tide of Empire?
Tide of Empire was directed by Allan Dwan.
Who stars in Tide of Empire?
The principal cast of Tide of Empire includes Renée Adorée, Tom Keene, George Fawcett, Fred Kohler, James Bradbury Sr..
When was Tide of Empire released and how long is it?
Tide of Empire was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Tide of Empire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tide of Empire was composed by William Axt.
Is Tide of Empire based on a book or true story?
Tide of Empire is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Peter B. Kyne".