Riders of the Purple Sage
Synopsis
Lassiter quits the Texas Rangers and spends his life in pursuit of a group of Mormons who kidnapped his married sister. In a town on the Utah border, he meets the Withersteens and falls in love with their daughter, Jane. He also befriends Venters, and helps him track down some bandits who have been rustling the Withersteens' cattle.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Lloyd
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Lloyd, Zane Grey
- Original Title
- Riders of the Purple Sage
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Lloyd
Frank Lloyd, Zane Grey
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Lloyd
Director
Frank Lloyd
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Riders of the Purple Sage
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Riders of the Purple Sage about?
Lassiter quits the Texas Rangers and spends his life in pursuit of a group of Mormons who kidnapped his married sister. In a town on the Utah border, he meets the Withersteens and falls in love with their daughter, Jane. He also befriends Venters, and helps him track down some bandits who have been rustling the Withersteens' cattle.
Who directed Riders of the Purple Sage?
Riders of the Purple Sage was directed by Frank Lloyd.
Who stars in Riders of the Purple Sage?
The principal cast of Riders of the Purple Sage includes William Farnum, William Scott, Marc Robbins, Murdock MacQuarrie, Mary Mersch.
When was Riders of the Purple Sage released and how long is it?
Riders of the Purple Sage was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 57m.
Is Riders of the Purple Sage based on a book or true story?
Riders of the Purple Sage is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Zane Grey".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Riders of the Purple Sage?
Riders of the Purple Sage holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).