Heart of the Wilds
“A strong photoplay of the Canadian border.”
Synopsis
In the Canadian Northwest, Jen Galbraith lives in a tavern with her brother Val and her father Peter, a bootlegger who sells whiskey to the Indians. Val's friend Pierre resolves to win Jen, even though she is in love with Sergeant Tom Gellatly of the Mounted Police. When Val tries to retrieve some liquor sold illegally by the elder Galbraith to an Indian named Grey Cloud, the Indian insults Jen and Val shoots him. Tom is assigned to track down the murderer, but after he arrives at the tavern, Galbraith and Pierre drug him. Jen delivers the papers he is carrying to police headquarters, but when she discovers that they contain orders to arrest her brother, she shoots Tom to prevent him from going after Val.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marshall Neilan
- Screenplay & Story
- Edgar Selwyn, Gilbert Parker, Charles Maigne
- Original Title
- Heart of the Wilds
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marshall Neilan
Edgar Selwyn, Gilbert Parker, Charles Maigne
Department Leadership Roster
Marshall Neilan
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
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Heart of the Wilds.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heart of the Wilds
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Heart of the Wilds about?
In the Canadian Northwest, Jen Galbraith lives in a tavern with her brother Val and her father Peter, a bootlegger who sells whiskey to the Indians. Val's friend Pierre resolves to win Jen, even though she is in love with Sergeant Tom Gellatly of the Mounted Police. When Val tries to retrieve some liquor sold illegally by the elder Galbraith to an Indian named Grey Cloud, the Indian insults Jen and Val shoots him. Tom is assigned to track down the murderer, but after he arrives at the tavern, Galbraith and Pierre drug him. Jen delivers the papers he is carrying to police headquarters, but when she discovers that they contain orders to arrest her brother, she shoots Tom to prevent him from going after Val.
Who directed Heart of the Wilds?
Heart of the Wilds was directed by Marshall Neilan.
Who stars in Heart of the Wilds?
The principal cast of Heart of the Wilds includes Elsie Ferguson, Thomas Meighan, Joseph W. Smiley, Matt Moore, E.L. Fernandez.
When was Heart of the Wilds released and how long is it?
Heart of the Wilds was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Heart of the Wilds?
Heart of the Wilds holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).