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IMDbNR191428mUnited States of America

In the Sage Brush Country

Synopsis

In what scenarist C. Gardner Sullivan misleadingly called “The Romantic Adventures of a Woman of the ’50s,” this story has Hart play Jim Brandon, who has just robbed the Wolf Creek stage of a payroll meant for Frank Wilding’s Lost Hope Mine. Fearing another holdup, Wilding reluctantly entrusts his daughter Edith with the next payroll. Confident of his concealed identity, Brandon comes to town, orders drinks at the local saloon, and hears that this is “payday” for the mine. Outside, he realizes Edith will be carrying the payroll and follows her onto the stage. When it stops at the Mountain House Restaurant, Brandon protects Edith from a man forcing his attention on her, which forges an unacknowledged bond between them. strangely leaves her to barricade the door.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

January 1, 1914

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
William S. Hart
Screenplay & Story
C. Gardner Sullivan, Thomas H. Ince
Original Title
In the Sage Brush Country
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
28m
Production Studios
New York Motion Picture

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

William S. Hart

Screenplay & Story

C. Gardner Sullivan, Thomas H. Ince

Department Leadership Roster

William S. Hart

William S. Hart

Director

C. Gardner Sullivan

C. Gardner Sullivan

Writer

Thomas H. Ince

Thomas H. Ince

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for In the Sage Brush Country.

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Frequently Asked Questions About In the Sage Brush Country

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is In the Sage Brush Country about?

In what scenarist C. Gardner Sullivan misleadingly called “The Romantic Adventures of a Woman of the ’50s,” this story has Hart play Jim Brandon, who has just robbed the Wolf Creek stage of a payroll meant for Frank Wilding’s Lost Hope Mine. Fearing another holdup, Wilding reluctantly entrusts his daughter Edith with the next payroll. Confident of his concealed identity, Brandon comes to town, orders drinks at the local saloon, and hears that this is “payday” for the mine. Outside, he realizes Edith will be carrying the payroll and follows her onto the stage. When it stops at the Mountain House Restaurant, Brandon protects Edith from a man forcing his attention on her, which forges an unacknowledged bond between them. strangely leaves her to barricade the door.

Who directed In the Sage Brush Country?

In the Sage Brush Country was directed by William S. Hart.

Who stars in In the Sage Brush Country?

The principal cast of In the Sage Brush Country includes William S. Hart, Rhea Mitchell, Herschel Mayall, Kisaburō Kurihara, Frank Borzage.

When was In the Sage Brush Country released and how long is it?

In the Sage Brush Country was released in 1914 with a total runtime of 28m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for In the Sage Brush Country?

In the Sage Brush Country holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).