The Virginian
Synopsis
Molly Wood arrives in a small western town to be the new schoolmarm. The Virginian, foreman on a local ranch, takes a shine to her, and vows that he will make her love him. The Virginian's best friend, Steve, falls in with bad guys led by Trampas. The Virginian catches them cattle rustling. As foreman, he must give the order to hang his friend. Trampas gets away and shoots the Virginian in the back. Molly nurses him to health, and falls in love with him. They plan to marry, but on their wedding day Trampas returns, looking for trouble.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 29, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Forman
- Screenplay & Story
- Owen Wister, Hope Loring, Louis D. Lighton
- Original Title
- The Virginian
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Forman
Owen Wister, Hope Loring, Louis D. Lighton
Harry Perry
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Forman
Director
Harry Perry
Director of Photography
Hope Loring
Writer
Louis D. Lighton
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Virginian
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What is The Virginian about?
Molly Wood arrives in a small western town to be the new schoolmarm. The Virginian, foreman on a local ranch, takes a shine to her, and vows that he will make her love him. The Virginian's best friend, Steve, falls in with bad guys led by Trampas. The Virginian catches them cattle rustling. As foreman, he must give the order to hang his friend. Trampas gets away and shoots the Virginian in the back. Molly nurses him to health, and falls in love with him. They plan to marry, but on their wedding day Trampas returns, looking for trouble.
Who directed The Virginian?
The Virginian was directed by Tom Forman.
Who stars in The Virginian?
The principal cast of The Virginian includes Kenneth Harlan, Florence Vidor, Russell Simpson, Pat O'Malley, Raymond Hatton.
When was The Virginian released and how long is it?
The Virginian was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Is The Virginian based on a book or true story?
The Virginian is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Owen Wister".