The Right of Way
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Synopsis
Snobbish attorney Charles 'Beauty' Steele loses his wife due to his drinking and his airs at the same time that his brother-in-law absconds with funds belonging to one of Steele's clients. In search of the thief, Steele is attacked and left for dead. He is rescued by a kindly couple, but suffers from amnesia.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 29, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Francis Dillon
- Screenplay & Story
- June Mathis
- Original Title
- The Right of Way
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Screen Classics Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Francis Dillon
June Mathis, Gilbert Parker
Department Leadership Roster
June Mathis
Screenplay
John Francis Dillon
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Right of Way
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What is The Right of Way about?
Snobbish attorney Charles 'Beauty' Steele loses his wife due to his drinking and his airs at the same time that his brother-in-law absconds with funds belonging to one of Steele's clients. In search of the thief, Steele is attacked and left for dead. He is rescued by a kindly couple, but suffers from amnesia.
Who directed The Right of Way?
The Right of Way was directed by John Francis Dillon.
Who stars in The Right of Way?
The principal cast of The Right of Way includes Bert Lytell, Gibson Gowland, Leatrice Joy, Antrim Short, Carmen Phillips.
When was The Right of Way released and how long is it?
The Right of Way was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
Is The Right of Way based on a book or true story?
The Right of Way is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gilbert Parker".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Right of Way?
The Right of Way holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).