The Virginian
“"You don't think I want to do this Molly? But you won't ask me to run away - "”
Synopsis
A good-natured cowboy who is romancing the new schoolmarm has a crisis of conscience when he discovers his best friend is engaged in cattle rustling.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 9, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Victor Fleming
- Screenplay & Story
- Howard Estabrook
- Original Score
- Karl Hajos
- Original Title
- The Virginian
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Victor Fleming
Howard Estabrook, Keene Thompson, Owen Wister, Kirk La Shelle, Edward E. Paramore Jr., Grover Jones
Karl Hajos
Edward Cronjager, J. Roy Hunt
William Shea
B.P. Schulberg, Louis D. Lighton
Department Leadership Roster
Victor Fleming
Director
Owen Wister
Writer
Kirk La Shelle
Writer
Edward Cronjager
Director of Photography
B.P. Schulberg
Producer
Louis D. Lighton
Producer
J. Roy Hunt
Director of Photography
William Shea
Editor
Karl Hajos
Original Music Composer
Howard Estabrook
Screenplay
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 Virginian
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Virginian about?
A good-natured cowboy who is romancing the new schoolmarm has a crisis of conscience when he discovers his best friend is engaged in cattle rustling.
Who directed The Virginian?
The Virginian was directed by Victor Fleming.
Who stars in The Virginian?
The principal cast of The Virginian includes Gary Cooper, Walter Huston, Richard Arlen, Mary Brian, Helen Ware.
When was The Virginian released and how long is it?
The Virginian was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Virginian?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Virginian was composed by Karl Hajos.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Virginian?
The Virginian holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).