The Soul Herder
Synopsis
Harry is thrown out of town and on his way across the desert meets a minister and his family; when the man is killed in an Indian raid, Harry takes care of his little daughter, later puts on the minister's frock and reforms a town.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 7, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Ford
- Screenplay & Story
- George Hively
- Original Title
- The Soul Herder
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- 101-Bison, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Ford
George Hively
Ben F. Reynolds
Department Leadership Roster
John Ford
Director
George Hively
Writer
Ben F. Reynolds
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Soul Herder
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What is The Soul Herder about?
Harry is thrown out of town and on his way across the desert meets a minister and his family; when the man is killed in an Indian raid, Harry takes care of his little daughter, later puts on the minister's frock and reforms a town.
Who directed The Soul Herder?
The Soul Herder was directed by John Ford.
Who stars in The Soul Herder?
The principal cast of The Soul Herder includes Harry Carey, Jean Hersholt, Molly Malone, Fritzi Ridgeway, Duke R. Lee.
When was The Soul Herder released and how long is it?
The Soul Herder was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 30m.