Hell's Highroad
Synopsis
Judy Nichols (Leatrice Joy), a poor girl from Chicago, has decided she cannot marry without money. Her sweetheart, Ronald McKane, a struggling civil engineer (Edmund Burns), is encouraging her to join him in New York, but she only goes when she is bequeathed an inheritance. Unfortunately, the amount adds up to less than ten dollars a week. When she meets banker Sanford Gillespie (Robert Edeson), she convinces him to help McKane out financially. Once McKane has become a success, Judy marries him, but then he becomes interested in another woman. Judy seeks revenge and asks Gillespie to ruin her estranged husband, offering him anything he wants in return.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 18, 1925
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rupert Julian
- Screenplay & Story
- Lenore J. Coffee, Eve Unsell, Ernest Pascal
- Original Title
- Hell's Highroad
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- DeMille Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rupert Julian
Lenore J. Coffee, Eve Unsell, Ernest Pascal
J. Peverell Marley
Department Leadership Roster
Rupert Julian
Director
Lenore J. Coffee
Writer
Eve Unsell
Writer
J. Peverell Marley
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hell's Highroad
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What is Hell's Highroad about?
Judy Nichols (Leatrice Joy), a poor girl from Chicago, has decided she cannot marry without money. Her sweetheart, Ronald McKane, a struggling civil engineer (Edmund Burns), is encouraging her to join him in New York, but she only goes when she is bequeathed an inheritance. Unfortunately, the amount adds up to less than ten dollars a week. When she meets banker Sanford Gillespie (Robert Edeson), she convinces him to help McKane out financially. Once McKane has become a success, Judy marries him, but then he becomes interested in another woman. Judy seeks revenge and asks Gillespie to ruin her estranged husband, offering him anything he wants in return.
Who directed Hell's Highroad?
Hell's Highroad was directed by Rupert Julian.
Who stars in Hell's Highroad?
The principal cast of Hell's Highroad includes Leatrice Joy, Edmund Burns, Robert Edeson, Julia Faye, Helene Sullivan.
When was Hell's Highroad released and how long is it?
Hell's Highroad was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Is Hell's Highroad based on a book or true story?
Hell's Highroad is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ernest Pascal".