Morgan's Raiders
“A Charming Picture of War-time Dixie-land”
Synopsis
"Wild Cat" Betsey Dawley, whose father, "Handsome Harry," was disowned by the proud Dawley family of Greenburgh, Kentucky, meets and thoroughly charms her snobbish cousin Virginia's fiancé, John Davidson, at a picnic. At the start of the Civil War, John becomes a Union officer, while Betsey and her father staunchly defend the South. When Confederate Colonel Morgan, the leader of the intrepid band known as "Morgan's Men," commissions a young horseman to deliver an important message to the Dawley mansion, the rider is shot and Betsey takes his place, breaking through the lines and successfully accomplishing the mission.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 18, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bess Meredyth, Wilfred Lucas
- Screenplay & Story
- Wilfred Lucas, Bess Meredyth
- Original Title
- Morgan's Raiders
- 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
Bess Meredyth, Wilfred Lucas
Wilfred Lucas, Bess Meredyth
Harry Forbes
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Forbes
Director of Photography
Wilfred Lucas
Writer
Bess Meredyth
Director
Bess Meredyth
Writer
Wilfred Lucas
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Morgan's Raiders
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Morgan's Raiders about?
"Wild Cat" Betsey Dawley, whose father, "Handsome Harry," was disowned by the proud Dawley family of Greenburgh, Kentucky, meets and thoroughly charms her snobbish cousin Virginia's fiancé, John Davidson, at a picnic. At the start of the Civil War, John becomes a Union officer, while Betsey and her father staunchly defend the South. When Confederate Colonel Morgan, the leader of the intrepid band known as "Morgan's Men," commissions a young horseman to deliver an important message to the Dawley mansion, the rider is shot and Betsey takes his place, breaking through the lines and successfully accomplishing the mission.
Who directed Morgan's Raiders?
Morgan's Raiders was directed by Bess Meredyth, Wilfred Lucas.
Who stars in Morgan's Raiders?
The principal cast of Morgan's Raiders includes Violet Mersereau, Barbara Gilroy, Edmund Burns, Frank Holland, William Cavanaugh.
When was Morgan's Raiders released and how long is it?
Morgan's Raiders was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Morgan's Raiders?
Morgan's Raiders holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).