The Darkening Trail
Synopsis
Yukon Ed has asked saloon owner Ruby McGraw to marry him several times, and has been turned down each time. However, she falls for Jack Sturgess, a no-account who has seduced and abandoned a poor young girl and is escaping from his father's anger. She takes up with Jack to Ed's dismay, and soon the thing that Ed feared would happen does happen.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 31, 1915
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William S. Hart
- Screenplay & Story
- C. Gardner Sullivan
- Original Title
- The Darkening Trail
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- New York Motion Picture
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William S. Hart
C. Gardner Sullivan
Thomas H. Ince
Department Leadership Roster
William S. Hart
Director
Thomas H. Ince
Producer
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Darkening Trail
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What is The Darkening Trail about?
Yukon Ed has asked saloon owner Ruby McGraw to marry him several times, and has been turned down each time. However, she falls for Jack Sturgess, a no-account who has seduced and abandoned a poor young girl and is escaping from his father's anger. She takes up with Jack to Ed's dismay, and soon the thing that Ed feared would happen does happen.
Who directed The Darkening Trail?
The Darkening Trail was directed by William S. Hart.
Who stars in The Darkening Trail?
The principal cast of The Darkening Trail includes William S. Hart, Enid Markey, Nona Thomas, Milton Ross, Louise Glaum.
When was The Darkening Trail released and how long is it?
The Darkening Trail was released in 1915 with a total runtime of 54m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Darkening Trail?
The Darkening Trail holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).