The Blinding Trail
Synopsis
Flighty Helen Halverson decides that she wants to marry Big Jim McKenzie, the boss of the logging camp her father owns, after he is temporarily blinded after he crashes his toboggan into a tree in order to avoid hitting Helen. She convinces her cousin Adele--who is actually also in love with Jim--to get him to propose. Jim's sight returns and he and Helen marry, but on the day their child is to be born, he goes blind again. Frustrated by being married to a blind man, Helen falls in love with his assistant Jean Du Bray. Complications ensue.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 19, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Powell
- Screenplay & Story
- Stuart Paton, John B. Clymer, Paul Powell
- Original Title
- The Blinding Trail
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Powell
Stuart Paton, John B. Clymer, Paul Powell
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Powell
Director
Paul Powell
Writer
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 Blinding Trail
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Blinding Trail about?
Flighty Helen Halverson decides that she wants to marry Big Jim McKenzie, the boss of the logging camp her father owns, after he is temporarily blinded after he crashes his toboggan into a tree in order to avoid hitting Helen. She convinces her cousin Adele--who is actually also in love with Jim--to get him to propose. Jim's sight returns and he and Helen marry, but on the day their child is to be born, he goes blind again. Frustrated by being married to a blind man, Helen falls in love with his assistant Jean Du Bray. Complications ensue.
Who directed The Blinding Trail?
The Blinding Trail was directed by Paul Powell.
Who stars in The Blinding Trail?
The principal cast of The Blinding Trail includes Monroe Salisbury, Claire Anderson, Helen Jerome Eddy, Arthur Maude, John Cook.
When was The Blinding Trail released and how long is it?
The Blinding Trail was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Blinding Trail?
The Blinding Trail holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).