
On the Banks of the Wabash
Synopsis
An inventor, David Hammond is the son of a ship's captain. He leaves his sweetheart, Lisbeth Bixler, and goes to the city to promote his invention. Lisbeth's father, an unsuccessful artist, deserts his family, secretly intending to commit suicide.
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October 22, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Stuart Blackton
- Screenplay & Story
- Elaine S. Carrington
- Original Title
- On the Banks of the Wabash
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Vitagraph Company of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J. Stuart Blackton
Elaine S. Carrington
Department Leadership Roster
Elaine S. Carrington
Writer
J. Stuart Blackton
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 On the Banks of the Wabash
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What is On the Banks of the Wabash about?
An inventor, David Hammond is the son of a ship's captain. He leaves his sweetheart, Lisbeth Bixler, and goes to the city to promote his invention. Lisbeth's father, an unsuccessful artist, deserts his family, secretly intending to commit suicide.
Who directed On the Banks of the Wabash?
On the Banks of the Wabash was directed by J. Stuart Blackton.
Who stars in On the Banks of the Wabash?
The principal cast of On the Banks of the Wabash includes Mary Carr, Burr McIntosh, James Morrison, Lumsden Hare, Mary MacLaren.
When was On the Banks of the Wabash released and how long is it?
On the Banks of the Wabash was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for On the Banks of the Wabash?
On the Banks of the Wabash holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).

















