The Wallop
Synopsis
John Wesley Pringle, adventurer at large, returns home after making his strike and finds his old girl friend, Stella, engaged to Christopher Foy, who is running for sheriff. Pringle foils an attempt by incumbent sheriff Matt Lisner to kill Foy, but when Foy is accused of a murder, Pringle, in a clever ruse, captures Foy, holds the posse at gunpoint, and then releases him, explaining his motive.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 9, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Ford
- Screenplay & Story
- George C. Hull, Eugene Manlove Rhodes
- Original Title
- The Wallop
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Ford
George C. Hull, Eugene Manlove Rhodes
Department Leadership Roster
George C. Hull
Writer
John Ford
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 The Wallop
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Wallop about?
John Wesley Pringle, adventurer at large, returns home after making his strike and finds his old girl friend, Stella, engaged to Christopher Foy, who is running for sheriff. Pringle foils an attempt by incumbent sheriff Matt Lisner to kill Foy, but when Foy is accused of a murder, Pringle, in a clever ruse, captures Foy, holds the posse at gunpoint, and then releases him, explaining his motive.
Who directed The Wallop?
The Wallop was directed by John Ford.
Who stars in The Wallop?
The principal cast of The Wallop includes Harry Carey, Mignonne Golden, William Steele, Charles Le Moyne, Joe Harris.
When was The Wallop released and how long is it?
The Wallop was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wallop?
The Wallop holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).