

The Terror
Synopsis
While Pop Morton, a rancher, is being sworn in as deputy sheriff, his daughter Molly, to escape the unwelcome attentions of usurer Blair Hatley (who holds the mortgage on their ranch), meets Art Downs. Art is mistaken by Steve Baird, one of Hatley's henchmen, for "The Terror," a notorious Arizona bandit, and uses this mistake as an excuse to invade their stronghold, where he finds Molly--kidnaped by the rustlers.
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July 25, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clifford Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Schayer
- Original Title
- The Terror
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clifford Smith
Richard Schayer
Department Leadership Roster
Clifford Smith
Director
Richard Schayer
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Terror
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Terror about?
While Pop Morton, a rancher, is being sworn in as deputy sheriff, his daughter Molly, to escape the unwelcome attentions of usurer Blair Hatley (who holds the mortgage on their ranch), meets Art Downs. Art is mistaken by Steve Baird, one of Hatley's henchmen, for "The Terror," a notorious Arizona bandit, and uses this mistake as an excuse to invade their stronghold, where he finds Molly--kidnaped by the rustlers.
Who directed The Terror?
The Terror was directed by Clifford Smith.
Who stars in The Terror?
The principal cast of The Terror includes Art Acord, Velma Connor, Dudley Hendricks, C.E. Anderson, Edmund Cobb.
When was The Terror released and how long is it?
The Terror was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 50m.
