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8.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDbNR19221h 0mUnited States of America

Across the Continent

“A picture with humor, swift action and abounding love interest. The dramatic vindication of the poor man's automobile”

Synopsis

Jimmy Dent , son of John Dent, the maker of the reliable but plain Dent automobile, is dismissed from the firm after he refuses to drive a Dent. He goes west with the Tyler family, owners of a rival automobile firm, in one of their expensive high speed cars. 

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

New York

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

June 4, 1922

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Phil Rosen
Screenplay & Story
Byron Morgan
Original Title
Across the Continent
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language, English
Runtime
1h 0m
Production Studios
Famous Players-Lasky Corporation, Paramount Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Phil Rosen

Screenplay & Story

Byron Morgan

Director of Photography

Charles Schoenbaum

Producers

Jesse L. Lasky

Department Leadership Roster

Charles Schoenbaum

Director of Photography

Phil Rosen

Phil Rosen

Director

Jesse L. Lasky

Jesse L. Lasky

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Across the Continent.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Across the Continent

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Across the Continent about?

Jimmy Dent , son of John Dent, the maker of the reliable but plain Dent automobile, is dismissed from the firm after he refuses to drive a Dent. He goes west with the Tyler family, owners of a rival automobile firm, in one of their expensive high speed cars. 

Who directed Across the Continent?

Across the Continent was directed by Phil Rosen.

Who stars in Across the Continent?

The principal cast of Across the Continent includes Wallace Reid, Mary MacLaren, Theodore Roberts, Betty Francisco, Lucien Littlefield.

When was Across the Continent released and how long is it?

Across the Continent was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Across the Continent?

Across the Continent holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).