The Shepherd of the Hills
“Your Applause Will Resound Like the Thunder in the Hills!”
Synopsis
David Howitt, a stranger, comes among the mountain folk of the Missouri hills and, taken in by an Ozark family, becomes known as The Shepherd because of his gentle and kindly ways. Years earlier, his son betrayed a mountaineer's daughter, and The Shepherd hopes to atone for his error. When a continued drought threatens the people with starvation and ruin, they lose faith in the "miracle man" and mock him, though he begs them to keep the faith.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Albert S. Rogell
- Screenplay & Story
- Marion Jackson
- Original Title
- The Shepherd of the Hills
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Albert S. Rogell
Marion Jackson, Harold Bell Wright, Dwinelle Benthall, Rufus McCosh
Sol Polito
Hugh Bennett
Charles R. Rogers
Department Leadership Roster
Sol Polito
Director of Photography
Hugh Bennett
Editor
Albert S. Rogell
Director
Marion Jackson
Screenplay
Dwinelle Benthall
Writer
Charles R. Rogers
Producer
Rufus McCosh
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Shepherd of the Hills
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What is The Shepherd of the Hills about?
David Howitt, a stranger, comes among the mountain folk of the Missouri hills and, taken in by an Ozark family, becomes known as The Shepherd because of his gentle and kindly ways. Years earlier, his son betrayed a mountaineer's daughter, and The Shepherd hopes to atone for his error. When a continued drought threatens the people with starvation and ruin, they lose faith in the "miracle man" and mock him, though he begs them to keep the faith.
Who directed The Shepherd of the Hills?
The Shepherd of the Hills was directed by Albert S. Rogell.
Who stars in The Shepherd of the Hills?
The principal cast of The Shepherd of the Hills includes Alec B. Francis, Molly O'Day, John Boles, Matthew Betz, Romaine Fielding.
When was The Shepherd of the Hills released and how long is it?
The Shepherd of the Hills was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Is The Shepherd of the Hills based on a book or true story?
The Shepherd of the Hills is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Harold Bell Wright".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Shepherd of the Hills?
The Shepherd of the Hills holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).