Seeds of Vengeance
“Burdened For life With a Promise to Avenge - Fate Steps in and Removes the Obstacle”
Synopsis
In the mountains of West Virginia, Alderson Cree is mortally wounded in an ambush by Kip Ryerson, after Kip's wife, Martha, seeks refuge at the Crees's home for herself and her stepdaughter, Eileen. Cree makes his young son, David, promise to avenge his death once he has grown into manhood. As David Cree runs for help, Alderson recants and instructs Martha Ryerson to release his son from his promise. However, to eliminate her brutal spouse, Martha Ryerson remains silent, and George Hedrick, the local storekeeper, leads a crowd to drive Kip out of town. Hedrick later announces Kip's death, relieving David of his obligation to his father. Years pass, and David, now an adult, is engaged to Mary Reddin. When Kip Ryerson returns to town, David's mother demands that he keep his promise to avenge his father.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 19, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oliver L. Sellers
- Screenplay & Story
- Sada Cowan
- Original Title
- Seeds of Vengeance
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Charles R. McCauley Photoplays
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oliver L. Sellers
Sada Cowan, Margaret Prescott Montague
Department Leadership Roster
Oliver L. Sellers
Director
Sada Cowan
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Seeds of Vengeance
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What is Seeds of Vengeance about?
In the mountains of West Virginia, Alderson Cree is mortally wounded in an ambush by Kip Ryerson, after Kip's wife, Martha, seeks refuge at the Crees's home for herself and her stepdaughter, Eileen. Cree makes his young son, David, promise to avenge his death once he has grown into manhood. As David Cree runs for help, Alderson recants and instructs Martha Ryerson to release his son from his promise. However, to eliminate her brutal spouse, Martha Ryerson remains silent, and George Hedrick, the local storekeeper, leads a crowd to drive Kip out of town. Hedrick later announces Kip's death, relieving David of his obligation to his father. Years pass, and David, now an adult, is engaged to Mary Reddin. When Kip Ryerson returns to town, David's mother demands that he keep his promise to avenge his father.
Who directed Seeds of Vengeance?
Seeds of Vengeance was directed by Oliver L. Sellers.
Who stars in Seeds of Vengeance?
The principal cast of Seeds of Vengeance includes Bernard J. Durning, Charles Edler, Eugenie Besserer, Jack Curtis, Evelyn Selbie.
When was Seeds of Vengeance released and how long is it?
Seeds of Vengeance was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is Seeds of Vengeance based on a book or true story?
Seeds of Vengeance is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Margaret Prescott Montague".