The Burning Trail
“See this great big, clean, vigorous story of the stirring day on the western border, crammed with gripping adventure, exciting chases and gun battles. Will keep you guessing every second.”
Synopsis
A professional boxer known as "Smiling Bill Flannigan" accidentally kills an opponent in the ring. He gives up the sport and heads west. He gets a job on a ranch as a cook, and before he knows it he finds himself involved in a war between ranchers and sheepherders.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 10, 1925
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Rosson
- Screenplay & Story
- Isadore Bernstein, Henry H. Knibbs
- Original Title
- The Burning Trail
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Rosson
Isadore Bernstein, Henry H. Knibbs
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Rosson
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Burning Trail
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Burning Trail about?
A professional boxer known as "Smiling Bill Flannigan" accidentally kills an opponent in the ring. He gives up the sport and heads west. He gets a job on a ranch as a cook, and before he knows it he finds himself involved in a war between ranchers and sheepherders.
Who directed The Burning Trail?
The Burning Trail was directed by Arthur Rosson.
Who stars in The Burning Trail?
The principal cast of The Burning Trail includes William Desmond, Albert J. Smith, Mary McIvor, Jim Corey, Jack Dougherty.
When was The Burning Trail released and how long is it?
The Burning Trail was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is The Burning Trail based on a book or true story?
The Burning Trail is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Henry H. Knibbs".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Burning Trail?
The Burning Trail holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).