Action
“Five reels of fun, thrill and excitement! A smiling, happy-go-lucky hero that will make you sorry the picture's over.”
Synopsis
Three Outlaws came across a stranded baby and must decide to save the child or escape from the law.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 12, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Ford
- Screenplay & Story
- J. Allan Dunn, Harvey Gates, Peter B. Kyne
- Original Title
- Action
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Ford
J. Allan Dunn, Harvey Gates, Peter B. Kyne
John W. Brown
Department Leadership Roster
John Ford
Director
Harvey Gates
Writer
John W. Brown
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Action
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Action about?
Three Outlaws came across a stranded baby and must decide to save the child or escape from the law.
Who directed Action?
Action was directed by John Ford.
Who stars in Action?
The principal cast of Action includes Hoot Gibson, Francis Ford, J. Farrell MacDonald, Buck Connors, Clara Horton.
When was Action released and how long is it?
Action was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is Action based on a book or true story?
Action is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Peter B. Kyne".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Action?
Action holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).