Shadows of the North
“A Red Blooded Romance of the Canadian Northwest.”
Synopsis
Ben Darby and Pancake, his father, are owners of a mining claim in Northwest Canada. Ben goes to war, leaving Pancake to run the mine. During Ben's absence three claim jumpers take possession of the mine: one of the men is the father of Beatrice, Ben's sweetheart; another, a rival suitor. Pancake is murdered when he and Ben plot to regain the claim. Ben kidnaps Beatrice, resolving to obtain revenge through her. Ben finds that she knew nothing of the stolen claim and that her father was innocent of Pancake's murder. Ben then resolves to find the culprit and bring them to justice.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 27, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert F. Hill
- Screenplay & Story
- Edison Marshall, Paul Schofield
- Original Title
- Shadows of the North
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert F. Hill
Edison Marshall, Paul Schofield
Department Leadership Roster
Robert F. Hill
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shadows of the North
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What is Shadows of the North about?
Ben Darby and Pancake, his father, are owners of a mining claim in Northwest Canada. Ben goes to war, leaving Pancake to run the mine. During Ben's absence three claim jumpers take possession of the mine: one of the men is the father of Beatrice, Ben's sweetheart; another, a rival suitor. Pancake is murdered when he and Ben plot to regain the claim. Ben kidnaps Beatrice, resolving to obtain revenge through her. Ben finds that she knew nothing of the stolen claim and that her father was innocent of Pancake's murder. Ben then resolves to find the culprit and bring them to justice.
Who directed Shadows of the North?
Shadows of the North was directed by Robert F. Hill.
Who stars in Shadows of the North?
The principal cast of Shadows of the North includes William Desmond, Virginia Brown Faire, Fred Kohler, William Welsh, Al Hart.
When was Shadows of the North released and how long is it?
Shadows of the North was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is Shadows of the North based on a book or true story?
Shadows of the North is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edison Marshall".