

Unknown Valley
“Quick on the Draw - And He Always 'Gets' His Man!”
Synopsis
Looking for his missing father, Joe Gordon heads into the desert where Elders from a secret village find him unconscious. Attracted to Sheilla O'Neill, the two plan an escape from the village where no one is allowed to leave. But then he learns his father is being held prisoner and finding him, he is also made a prisoner.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Buck Jones
Joe Gordon
Cecilia Parker
Sheila O'Neill
Wade Boteler
Elder Crossett
Frank McGlynn Sr.
Head Elder
Ward Bond
Elder Snead
Arthur Wanzer
Tim
Alfred P. James
Pop Gordon
Bret Black
Shad O'Neill, Sheila's Brother
Carlota Warwick
Mary James
Hank Bell
Joshua Townsman
Charles Brinley
Gong-Ringer
Buck Bucko
Joshua Townsman
Roy Bucko
Joshua Townsman
Frank Ellis
Joshua Townsman
Jack Evans
Man Pointing Out Gordon
Clarence Geldart
Army Colonel
Si Jenks
Man at Bridger's Post
Jack Kirk
Ezra Turner
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 5, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lambert Hillyer
- Screenplay & Story
- Donald W. Lee, Lambert Hillyer
- Original Title
- Unknown Valley
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lambert Hillyer
Donald W. Lee, Lambert Hillyer
Allen G. Siegler
Department Leadership Roster
Lambert Hillyer
Director
Lambert Hillyer
Writer
Allen G. Siegler
Director of Photography
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
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Unknown Valley.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Unknown Valley
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Unknown Valley about?
Looking for his missing father, Joe Gordon heads into the desert where Elders from a secret village find him unconscious. Attracted to Sheilla O'Neill, the two plan an escape from the village where no one is allowed to leave. But then he learns his father is being held prisoner and finding him, he is also made a prisoner.
Who directed Unknown Valley?
Unknown Valley was directed by Lambert Hillyer.
Who stars in Unknown Valley?
The principal cast of Unknown Valley includes Buck Jones, Cecilia Parker, Wade Boteler, Frank McGlynn Sr., Ward Bond.
When was Unknown Valley released and how long is it?
Unknown Valley was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Unknown Valley?
Unknown Valley holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).
