Hands Down
Synopsis
Miner Dan Stuyvesant finally strikes it rich, but on his way to report his claim, he is shot. When Jack Dedlow, the head of a gang of outlaws, hears this news, he rides to Stuyvesant's cabin intending to secure the claim for himself. There the outlaws find Stuyvesant's daughter Hilda, the sweetheart of Tom Flynn, and are about to draw cards for her when Dago Sam pulls out his guns and spirits her out the door. Because Tom is his only friend, Sam determines to protect Hilda from the gang, but when Tom suspiciously questions his intentions toward Hilda, Sam decides to live up to the town's poor opinion of him.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 11, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rupert Julian
- Screenplay & Story
- Elliott J. Clawson
- Original Title
- Hands Down
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company, Bluebird Photoplays
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rupert Julian
Elliott J. Clawson
Department Leadership Roster
Rupert Julian
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hands Down
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What is Hands Down about?
Miner Dan Stuyvesant finally strikes it rich, but on his way to report his claim, he is shot. When Jack Dedlow, the head of a gang of outlaws, hears this news, he rides to Stuyvesant's cabin intending to secure the claim for himself. There the outlaws find Stuyvesant's daughter Hilda, the sweetheart of Tom Flynn, and are about to draw cards for her when Dago Sam pulls out his guns and spirits her out the door. Because Tom is his only friend, Sam determines to protect Hilda from the gang, but when Tom suspiciously questions his intentions toward Hilda, Sam decides to live up to the town's poor opinion of him.
Who directed Hands Down?
Hands Down was directed by Rupert Julian.
Who stars in Hands Down?
The principal cast of Hands Down includes Monroe Salisbury, W.H. Bainbridge, Ruth Clifford, Rupert Julian, Rita Pickering.
When was Hands Down released and how long is it?
Hands Down was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.