The Huntress
“She wanted a husband, so she kidnapped a man! A rollicking tale of a feminine go-getter and her relentless man hunt.”
Synopsis
Bela, reared by Indians, learns that she is a white orphan and runs away from the Indian village to avoid marrying a brave from the tribe. She determines to marry land prospector Sam Gladding, who resists her advances but later falls in love with Bela when an Indian sage gives him some advice.
Top Cast
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Colleen Moore
Bela
Lloyd Hughes
Sam Gladding
Russell Simpson
Big Jack Skinner
Walter Long
Joe Hagland
C.E. Anderson
Black Shand Frazer
Snitz Edwards
Musq'oosis
Wilfrid North
John Gladding
Helen Raymond
Mrs. John Gladding
William Marion
William Gladding
Lila Leslie
Mrs. William Gladding
Larry Steers
Richard Gladding
Helen Walron
Mrs. Richard Gladding
John Lince
Butler
Lalo Encinas
Beavertail
Chief John Big Tree
Otebaya
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 20, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Francis Dillon, Lynn Reynolds
- Screenplay & Story
- Hulbert Footner, Percy Heath
- Original Title
- The Huntress
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- John McCormick Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Francis Dillon, Lynn Reynolds
Hulbert Footner, Percy Heath
James Van Trees
John McCormick
Department Leadership Roster
John Francis Dillon
Director
James Van Trees
Director of Photography
Lynn Reynolds
Director
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 The Huntress
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Huntress about?
Bela, reared by Indians, learns that she is a white orphan and runs away from the Indian village to avoid marrying a brave from the tribe. She determines to marry land prospector Sam Gladding, who resists her advances but later falls in love with Bela when an Indian sage gives him some advice.
Who directed The Huntress?
The Huntress was directed by John Francis Dillon, Lynn Reynolds.
Who stars in The Huntress?
The principal cast of The Huntress includes Colleen Moore, Lloyd Hughes, Russell Simpson, Walter Long, C.E. Anderson.
When was The Huntress released and how long is it?
The Huntress was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Is The Huntress based on a book or true story?
The Huntress is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hulbert Footner".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Huntress?
The Huntress holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).