

Chain Lightning
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Synopsis
Steve Lannon is a retired gunman and reformed-outlaw who has left his ranch and is living in seclusion in San Francisco. He receives word that rustlers are on the rampage in the area of his ranch, and have stolen his horse, Silver. Steve returns to Nevada to take care of this matter.
Top Cast
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August 14, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lambert Hillyer
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Alden Seltzer, Lambert Hillyer
- Original Title
- Chain Lightning
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lambert Hillyer
Charles Alden Seltzer, Lambert Hillyer
Department Leadership Roster
Lambert Hillyer
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chain Lightning
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Chain Lightning about?
Steve Lannon is a retired gunman and reformed-outlaw who has left his ranch and is living in seclusion in San Francisco. He receives word that rustlers are on the rampage in the area of his ranch, and have stolen his horse, Silver. Steve returns to Nevada to take care of this matter.
Who directed Chain Lightning?
Chain Lightning was directed by Lambert Hillyer.
Who stars in Chain Lightning?
The principal cast of Chain Lightning includes Buck Jones, Diane Ellis, Ted McNamara, Jack Baston, William Welsh.
When was Chain Lightning released and how long is it?
Chain Lightning was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Is Chain Lightning based on a book or true story?
Chain Lightning is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Alden Seltzer".
