Headin' South
“IT'S FAIRBANKS!!! That's all you want to know. That means it's a riot! That means it's thrilling and you're going to have a wonderful time.”
Synopsis
A lost film. As described in a film magazine Exhibitors Herald on March 16, 1918: "a forest ranger known only as Headin' South (Fairbanks) goes forth in search of Spanish Joe (Campeau), a Mexican responsible for most of the treachery and outlawry along the U.S.-Mexican boarder. Headin' South gains quite a reputation as he goes along and finally believes himself worthy of joining Joe's band. in a whirlwind finish in which Joe is captured, Headin' South meets one of Joe's near victims (MacDonald) and falls in love with her."
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 25, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan Dwan
- Screenplay & Story
- Allan Dwan
- Original Title
- Headin' South
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Artcraft Pictures Corporation, Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan Dwan
Allan Dwan
Connie De Roo, Hugh McClung, Harris Thorpe, Len Powers, Glen MacWilliams
Douglas Fairbanks
Department Leadership Roster
Allan Dwan
Writer
Allan Dwan
Director
Douglas Fairbanks
Producer
Connie De Roo
Director of Photography
Hugh McClung
Director of Photography
Harris Thorpe
Director of Photography
Len Powers
Director of Photography
Glen MacWilliams
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Headin' South
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What is Headin' South about?
A lost film. As described in a film magazine Exhibitors Herald on March 16, 1918: "a forest ranger known only as Headin' South (Fairbanks) goes forth in search of Spanish Joe (Campeau), a Mexican responsible for most of the treachery and outlawry along the U.S.-Mexican boarder. Headin' South gains quite a reputation as he goes along and finally believes himself worthy of joining Joe's band. in a whirlwind finish in which Joe is captured, Headin' South meets one of Joe's near victims (MacDonald) and falls in love with her."
Who directed Headin' South?
Headin' South was directed by Allan Dwan.
Who stars in Headin' South?
The principal cast of Headin' South includes Douglas Fairbanks, Frank Campeau, Katherine MacDonald, Hoot Gibson, James Pier Mason.
When was Headin' South released and how long is it?
Headin' South was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Headin' South?
Headin' South holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).