Across the Plains
Synopsis
Jennie Lee and her father are on their way to Golden California, from a little Kansas farm, traveling in a prairie schooner. At the last settlement visited by the two, the old man, who has a weakness for drink, purchases several bottles of whiskey, which he begins drinking when they have made camp for the night. A lone cowboy calls upon them and finds the old man in a jovial mood and cautions him to beware of the hostile tribe of Indians, through whose country they are now traveling.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 11, 1911
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gilbert M. Anderson
- Screenplay & Story
- Gilbert M. Anderson, Josephine Rector
- Original Title
- Across the Plains
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gilbert M. Anderson
Gilbert M. Anderson, Josephine Rector
Department Leadership Roster
Gilbert M. Anderson
Writer
Gilbert M. Anderson
Director
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 Across the Plains
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What is Across the Plains about?
Jennie Lee and her father are on their way to Golden California, from a little Kansas farm, traveling in a prairie schooner. At the last settlement visited by the two, the old man, who has a weakness for drink, purchases several bottles of whiskey, which he begins drinking when they have made camp for the night. A lone cowboy calls upon them and finds the old man in a jovial mood and cautions him to beware of the hostile tribe of Indians, through whose country they are now traveling.
Who directed Across the Plains?
Across the Plains was directed by Gilbert M. Anderson.
Who stars in Across the Plains?
The principal cast of Across the Plains includes Gilbert M. Anderson, Gladys Field, Arthur Mackley, John B. O'Brien, Fred Church.
When was Across the Plains released and how long is it?
Across the Plains was released in 1911 with a total runtime of Unknown.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Across the Plains?
Across the Plains holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).