Under Western Skies
Synopsis
Bob Erskine, the son of a wealthy New York banker, falls in love with Ella Parkhurst, the daughter of an Oregon rancher. Bob goes to work as a fieldhand for the elder Parkhurst and discovers that the Oregon crops may fail because eastern bankers, led by Bob's father, refuse to advance the farmers credit. Bob intercedes with his father, who promises to help the ranchers if Bob wins the steeplechase in the Pendleton rodeo.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 7, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Sedgwick
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Sedgwick, Charles E. Whittaker
- Original Title
- Under Western Skies
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Sedgwick
Edward Sedgwick, Charles E. Whittaker
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Sedgwick
Director
Charles E. Whittaker
Writer
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 Under Western Skies
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Under Western Skies about?
Bob Erskine, the son of a wealthy New York banker, falls in love with Ella Parkhurst, the daughter of an Oregon rancher. Bob goes to work as a fieldhand for the elder Parkhurst and discovers that the Oregon crops may fail because eastern bankers, led by Bob's father, refuse to advance the farmers credit. Bob intercedes with his father, who promises to help the ranchers if Bob wins the steeplechase in the Pendleton rodeo.
Who directed Under Western Skies?
Under Western Skies was directed by Edward Sedgwick.
Who stars in Under Western Skies?
The principal cast of Under Western Skies includes Norman Kerry, Anne Cornwall, Ward Crane, George Fawcett, Kathleen Key.
When was Under Western Skies released and how long is it?
Under Western Skies was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Under Western Skies?
Under Western Skies holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).