An Eastern Westerner
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Synopsis
A young man in New York has exasperated his father because of his constant carousing and irresponsibility, so his father sends him to his uncle's ranch in the west. The young man arrives in the town of Piute Pass, which is being terrorized by Tiger Lip Tompkins and his gang, the Masked Angels. The Easterner befriends a young woman whose father is being held captive by Tompkins, and he decides to help her.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 2, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hal Roach
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Terry, H.M. Walker
- Original Title
- An Eastern Westerner
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 28m
- Production Studios
- Rolin Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hal Roach
Frank Terry, H.M. Walker
Walter Lundin
Hal Roach
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Terry
Writer
H.M. Walker
Writer
Hal Roach
Director
Walter Lundin
Director of Photography
Hal Roach
Producer
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 An Eastern Westerner
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What is An Eastern Westerner about?
A young man in New York has exasperated his father because of his constant carousing and irresponsibility, so his father sends him to his uncle's ranch in the west. The young man arrives in the town of Piute Pass, which is being terrorized by Tiger Lip Tompkins and his gang, the Masked Angels. The Easterner befriends a young woman whose father is being held captive by Tompkins, and he decides to help her.
Who directed An Eastern Westerner?
An Eastern Westerner was directed by Hal Roach.
Who stars in An Eastern Westerner?
The principal cast of An Eastern Westerner includes Harold Lloyd, Mildred Davis, Noah Young, James T. Kelley, Sammy Brooks.
When was An Eastern Westerner released and how long is it?
An Eastern Westerner was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 28m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for An Eastern Westerner?
An Eastern Westerner holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).