The World Apart
Synopsis
Bob Fulton is the superintendent of a mine in the West. He wins the enmity of dancehall owner Jack King when he saves one of the girls, Rose De Braisy, from his unwanted advances. Fulton also wins Rose's love, which he does not return. The mine's owner sends his troublesome son, Roland Holt, out West to work at the mine. Before Holt leaves the East he secretly marries Beth Hoover. Upon Holt's arrival, Fulton tries to befriend him, but Holt prefers the company of bad-guy King.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 4, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Desmond Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- Julia Crawford Ivers, George Middleton
- Original Title
- The World Apart
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Oliver Morosco Photoplay Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Desmond Taylor
Julia Crawford Ivers, George Middleton
Department Leadership Roster
William Desmond Taylor
Director
Julia Crawford Ivers
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The World Apart
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What is The World Apart about?
Bob Fulton is the superintendent of a mine in the West. He wins the enmity of dancehall owner Jack King when he saves one of the girls, Rose De Braisy, from his unwanted advances. Fulton also wins Rose's love, which he does not return. The mine's owner sends his troublesome son, Roland Holt, out West to work at the mine. Before Holt leaves the East he secretly marries Beth Hoover. Upon Holt's arrival, Fulton tries to befriend him, but Holt prefers the company of bad-guy King.
Who directed The World Apart?
The World Apart was directed by William Desmond Taylor.
Who stars in The World Apart?
The principal cast of The World Apart includes Wallace Reid, Myrtle Stedman, John Burton, Eugene Pallette, Florence Carpenter.
When was The World Apart released and how long is it?
The World Apart was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The World Apart?
The World Apart holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).