The Crimson Challenge
“Snatched from death by the fighting heroine of Lost Valley!”
Synopsis
In the cattle town of Lost Valley, Buck Courtrey, saloon owner and political boss, covets Tharon, daughter of Jim Last, a small rancher; and when rebuffed, he has Last killed. Tharon swears revenge with her father's own guns and organizes a vigilante band to check Courtrey's activities. Learning that she loves Billy, a cowpuncher, Courtrey kidnaps and threatens to kill him unless Tharon agrees to marry Courtrey following his divorce from Ellen. Courtrey's wife informs Tharon of Billy's whereabouts, and she rescues him in time to join the townspeople attacking Courtrey's gang. Courtrey is pursued by Tharon, who kills him and returns to become Billy's wife.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 2, 1922
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Powell
- Screenplay & Story
- Vingie E. Roe, Beulah Marie Dix
- Original Title
- The Crimson Challenge
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Powell
Vingie E. Roe, Beulah Marie Dix
Harry Perry
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Powell
Director
Harry Perry
Director of Photography
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 Crimson Challenge
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What is The Crimson Challenge about?
In the cattle town of Lost Valley, Buck Courtrey, saloon owner and political boss, covets Tharon, daughter of Jim Last, a small rancher; and when rebuffed, he has Last killed. Tharon swears revenge with her father's own guns and organizes a vigilante band to check Courtrey's activities. Learning that she loves Billy, a cowpuncher, Courtrey kidnaps and threatens to kill him unless Tharon agrees to marry Courtrey following his divorce from Ellen. Courtrey's wife informs Tharon of Billy's whereabouts, and she rescues him in time to join the townspeople attacking Courtrey's gang. Courtrey is pursued by Tharon, who kills him and returns to become Billy's wife.
Who directed The Crimson Challenge?
The Crimson Challenge was directed by Paul Powell.
Who stars in The Crimson Challenge?
The principal cast of The Crimson Challenge includes Dorothy Dalton, Jack Mower, Will Walling, Howard Ralston, Clarence Burton.
When was The Crimson Challenge released and how long is it?
The Crimson Challenge was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is The Crimson Challenge based on a book or true story?
The Crimson Challenge is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Vingie E. Roe".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Crimson Challenge?
The Crimson Challenge holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).