The Dead Line
“A MAN OF PEACE WITH A LION'S HEART!”
Synopsis
Although a feud between the Harlan and Boone families has been raging for years, Mollie Powell, the Harlan's stepdaughter, is secretly in love with Clay Boone. When a young member of the Boone clan is killed during one of the battles, Clay vows that he will never touch a gun again. Branded a coward by the other mountaineers, Clay keeps his oath until Buck Gomery, one of the moonshiners, attacks Julia Weston, the daughter of another moonshiner.
Top Cast
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George Walsh
Clay Boone
Irene Boyle
Mollie Powell
Baby Anita Lopez
'Bebe' Boone
Joe Henaway
David Boone
Al Hart
Lem Harlan
Henry W. Pemberton
Zeke Harlan
James Milady
Dan Harlan
Gus Weinberg
Judge Ramsey
G.A. Stryker
Dwight Weston
Virginia Valli
Julia Weston
James Birdsong
Hamilton Weston
Jack Hopkins
Buck Gomery
Richard Neill
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 9, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dell Henderson
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Sloane
- Original Title
- The Dead Line
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dell Henderson
Paul Sloane
Charles E. Gilson
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Sloane
Screenplay
Dell Henderson
Director
Charles E. Gilson
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dead Line
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Dead Line about?
Although a feud between the Harlan and Boone families has been raging for years, Mollie Powell, the Harlan's stepdaughter, is secretly in love with Clay Boone. When a young member of the Boone clan is killed during one of the battles, Clay vows that he will never touch a gun again. Branded a coward by the other mountaineers, Clay keeps his oath until Buck Gomery, one of the moonshiners, attacks Julia Weston, the daughter of another moonshiner.
Who directed The Dead Line?
The Dead Line was directed by Dell Henderson.
Who stars in The Dead Line?
The principal cast of The Dead Line includes George Walsh, Irene Boyle, Baby Anita Lopez, Joe Henaway, Al Hart.
When was The Dead Line released and how long is it?
The Dead Line was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 50m.