

Ranger of the Big Pines
Synopsis
A college graduate returns West after ten years in the East to her home in Sulfur Springs. Virginia's mother, the owner of a rooming house has turned hard and uncaring in her absence and the girl finds comfort in her friendship with Ross Cavanagh, a forest ranger. The latter runs afoul of cattle baron Sam Gregg, who resents a new tax on cattle grazing on government land.
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July 26, 1925
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- W.S. Van Dyke
- Screenplay & Story
- Louis D. Lighton, Hope Loring
- Original Title
- Ranger of the Big Pines
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Vitagraph Company of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
W.S. Van Dyke
Louis D. Lighton, Hope Loring, Hamlin Garland
Allen Q. Thompson
Department Leadership Roster
W.S. Van Dyke
Director
Louis D. Lighton
Screenplay
Hope Loring
Screenplay
Allen Q. Thompson
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ranger of the Big Pines
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What is Ranger of the Big Pines about?
A college graduate returns West after ten years in the East to her home in Sulfur Springs. Virginia's mother, the owner of a rooming house has turned hard and uncaring in her absence and the girl finds comfort in her friendship with Ross Cavanagh, a forest ranger. The latter runs afoul of cattle baron Sam Gregg, who resents a new tax on cattle grazing on government land.
Who directed Ranger of the Big Pines?
Ranger of the Big Pines was directed by W.S. Van Dyke.
Who stars in Ranger of the Big Pines?
The principal cast of Ranger of the Big Pines includes Kenneth Harlan, Helene Costello, Eulalie Jensen, Will Walling, Lew Harvey.
When was Ranger of the Big Pines released and how long is it?
Ranger of the Big Pines was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Is Ranger of the Big Pines based on a book or true story?
Ranger of the Big Pines is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hamlin Garland".
















