
White Water
Synopsis
"White Water" is a short drama about lumberjack country. Nell Shipman plays a girl in love with nature and animals. One day she meets a crippled boy, who sings for pocket change. When she finds out that the boy is badly malnourished, Nell Shipman takes him under her wing and finds work for his elder brother. Then one day disaster strikes when the boy, who can't swim, falls into the river and is carried downstream. Nell Shipman jumps in a canoe and paddles frantically to reach the boy before the current takes him to the rapids, where mortal danger awaits.
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July 22, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bert Van Tuyle, Nell Shipman
- Screenplay & Story
- Nell Shipman
- Original Title
- White Water
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 27m
- Production Studios
- Nell Shipman Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bert Van Tuyle, Nell Shipman
Nell Shipman
Department Leadership Roster
Bert Van Tuyle
Director
Nell Shipman
Director
Nell Shipman
Writer
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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Frequently Asked Questions About White Water
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What is White Water about?
"White Water" is a short drama about lumberjack country. Nell Shipman plays a girl in love with nature and animals. One day she meets a crippled boy, who sings for pocket change. When she finds out that the boy is badly malnourished, Nell Shipman takes him under her wing and finds work for his elder brother. Then one day disaster strikes when the boy, who can't swim, falls into the river and is carried downstream. Nell Shipman jumps in a canoe and paddles frantically to reach the boy before the current takes him to the rapids, where mortal danger awaits.
Who directed White Water?
White Water was directed by Bert Van Tuyle, Nell Shipman.
Who stars in White Water?
The principal cast of White Water includes Nell Shipman, Ralph Cochner, Ray Peters, Donald Winslow.
When was White Water released and how long is it?
White Water was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 27m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for White Water?
White Water holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).




















