The Hell Diggers
“A romance of gold and guile in the primitive west, of towering mountain, rushing river, endless plain, and among them- Titans battling for mastery; Wallie as a man's man.”
Synopsis
Teddy Darman is the construction superintendent for the Continental Gold Dredging Company. But the farmers of the valley where the firm is doing its dredging are upset because it is ruining their land. Led by John Wade, the farmers form a fierce opposition. This doesn't bother Darman until he realizes that Dora (Lois Wilson), his sweetheart -- who is also Wade's daughter -- is siding with the farmers. This turns him around and the farmers mortgage their farms so that Darman can build a dredging machine that resoils the land.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 4, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Urson
- Screenplay & Story
- Byron Morgan
- Original Title
- The Hell Diggers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Urson
Byron Morgan
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Urson
Director
Byron Morgan
Screenplay
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 Hell Diggers
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What is The Hell Diggers about?
Teddy Darman is the construction superintendent for the Continental Gold Dredging Company. But the farmers of the valley where the firm is doing its dredging are upset because it is ruining their land. Led by John Wade, the farmers form a fierce opposition. This doesn't bother Darman until he realizes that Dora (Lois Wilson), his sweetheart -- who is also Wade's daughter -- is siding with the farmers. This turns him around and the farmers mortgage their farms so that Darman can build a dredging machine that resoils the land.
Who directed The Hell Diggers?
The Hell Diggers was directed by Frank Urson.
Who stars in The Hell Diggers?
The principal cast of The Hell Diggers includes Wallace Reid, Lois Wilson, Alexander Brown, Frank Leigh, Lucien Littlefield.
When was The Hell Diggers released and how long is it?
The Hell Diggers was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hell Diggers?
The Hell Diggers holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).