Burning Daylight: The Adventures of 'Burning Daylight' in Alaska
Synopsis
Elam Harnish, known as "Burning Daylight," is a leader among the men of Circle City, Alaska in the days before the gold rush. Nell, a dance hall girl, loves Harnish, though he has never offered her anything but friendship. Harnish's hunch that the big strike is coming soon proves true, and he throws himself into the frenzy of activity that follows, staking claims and eventually accumulating eleven million dollars. Harnish leaves Alaska for San Francisco without knowing that Nell has killed herself because of his departure. -From TCM.com Database, powered by the AFI.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 14, 1914
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hobart Bosworth
- Screenplay & Story
- Hettie Grey Baker, Jack London
- Original Title
- Burning Daylight: The Adventures of 'Burning Daylight' in Alaska
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Hobart Bosworth Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hobart Bosworth
Hettie Grey Baker, Jack London
George W. Hill
Department Leadership Roster
Hobart Bosworth
Director
George W. Hill
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.
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What is Burning Daylight: The Adventures of 'Burning Daylight' in Alaska about?
Elam Harnish, known as "Burning Daylight," is a leader among the men of Circle City, Alaska in the days before the gold rush. Nell, a dance hall girl, loves Harnish, though he has never offered her anything but friendship. Harnish's hunch that the big strike is coming soon proves true, and he throws himself into the frenzy of activity that follows, staking claims and eventually accumulating eleven million dollars. Harnish leaves Alaska for San Francisco without knowing that Nell has killed herself because of his departure. -From TCM.com Database, powered by the AFI.
Who directed Burning Daylight: The Adventures of 'Burning Daylight' in Alaska?
Burning Daylight: The Adventures of 'Burning Daylight' in Alaska was directed by Hobart Bosworth.
Who stars in Burning Daylight: The Adventures of 'Burning Daylight' in Alaska?
The principal cast of Burning Daylight: The Adventures of 'Burning Daylight' in Alaska includes Hobart Bosworth, Rhea Haines, J. Charles Haydon, Elmer Clifton, Jack Conway.
When was Burning Daylight: The Adventures of 'Burning Daylight' in Alaska released and how long is it?
Burning Daylight: The Adventures of 'Burning Daylight' in Alaska was released in 1914 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is Burning Daylight: The Adventures of 'Burning Daylight' in Alaska based on a book or true story?
Burning Daylight: The Adventures of 'Burning Daylight' in Alaska is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jack London".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Burning Daylight: The Adventures of 'Burning Daylight' in Alaska?
Burning Daylight: The Adventures of 'Burning Daylight' in Alaska holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).