Laughing Bill Hyde
Synopsis
Convict Bill Hyde and his friend, Danny Dorgan, break out of prison, but in running from the guards, Danny is mortally wounded. The local doctor, Evan Thomas, tries so hard to save Danny that later, when Bill and the doctor meet in Alaska, the two become friends. A dying man gives his mine to the doctor, but upon discovering that it is worthless, Bill sells it to a crook named John Wesley Slayforth...
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 22, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hobart Henley
- Screenplay & Story
- Rex Beach
- Original Title
- Laughing Bill Hyde
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Rex Beach Pictures Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hobart Henley
Rex Beach
Samuel Goldwyn
Department Leadership Roster
Rex Beach
Writer
Samuel Goldwyn
Producer
Hobart Henley
Director
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What is Laughing Bill Hyde about?
Convict Bill Hyde and his friend, Danny Dorgan, break out of prison, but in running from the guards, Danny is mortally wounded. The local doctor, Evan Thomas, tries so hard to save Danny that later, when Bill and the doctor meet in Alaska, the two become friends. A dying man gives his mine to the doctor, but upon discovering that it is worthless, Bill sells it to a crook named John Wesley Slayforth...
Who directed Laughing Bill Hyde?
Laughing Bill Hyde was directed by Hobart Henley.
Who stars in Laughing Bill Hyde?
The principal cast of Laughing Bill Hyde includes Will Rogers, Anna Lehr, John St. Polis, Clarence Oliver, Joseph Herbert.
When was Laughing Bill Hyde released and how long is it?
Laughing Bill Hyde was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
Is Laughing Bill Hyde based on a book or true story?
Laughing Bill Hyde is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Rex Beach".