The Deserter
“"Charles Ray vividly portrays a deserter's heroic journey to save besieged settlers."”
Synopsis
Parker, an Army lieutenant at a Western outpost, falls in love with Barbara Taylor, daughter of his commanding officer. But when Barbara rejects him, Parker fights with another soldier and deserts. An Indian attack gives him a chance to redeem himself.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 9, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Edwards
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas H. Ince, Richard V. Spencer
- Original Title
- The Deserter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Kay-Bee Pictures, New York Motion Picture
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Edwards
Thomas H. Ince, Richard V. Spencer
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas H. Ince
Writer
Walter Edwards
Director
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 Deserter
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What is The Deserter about?
Parker, an Army lieutenant at a Western outpost, falls in love with Barbara Taylor, daughter of his commanding officer. But when Barbara rejects him, Parker fights with another soldier and deserts. An Indian attack gives him a chance to redeem himself.
Who directed The Deserter?
The Deserter was directed by Walter Edwards.
Who stars in The Deserter?
The principal cast of The Deserter includes Charles Ray, Rita Stanwood, Wedgwood Nowell, Hazel Belford, Joseph J. Dowling.
When was The Deserter released and how long is it?
The Deserter was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Deserter?
The Deserter holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).