The Promise
Synopsis
After an argument with his father, in which he is accused of stealing, Bill Carmody leaves home. His girlfriend Ethel is mad at him because of his carousing. So he heads out West, but he gets in a railroad accident and saves the life of Appleton, who owns a lumber mill. To reward Bill, Appleton gives him a job, and it doesn't take him long to discern that Buck Moncrossen, the camp boss, is crooked.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 19, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred J. Balshofer
- Screenplay & Story
- Fred J. Balshofer, Richard V. Spencer, James B. Hendryx
- Original Title
- The Promise
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Yorke Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred J. Balshofer
Fred J. Balshofer, Richard V. Spencer, James B. Hendryx
Department Leadership Roster
Fred J. Balshofer
Director
Fred J. Balshofer
Writer
Richard V. Spencer
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Promise
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What is The Promise about?
After an argument with his father, in which he is accused of stealing, Bill Carmody leaves home. His girlfriend Ethel is mad at him because of his carousing. So he heads out West, but he gets in a railroad accident and saves the life of Appleton, who owns a lumber mill. To reward Bill, Appleton gives him a job, and it doesn't take him long to discern that Buck Moncrossen, the camp boss, is crooked.
Who directed The Promise?
The Promise was directed by Fred J. Balshofer.
Who stars in The Promise?
The principal cast of The Promise includes Harold Lockwood, May Allison, Lester Cuneo, Paul Willis, Lillian Hayward.
When was The Promise released and how long is it?
The Promise was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is The Promise based on a book or true story?
The Promise is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James B. Hendryx".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Promise?
The Promise holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).