Backbone
“She knew that he could fight, but when he began to make love-oh, Boy!”
Synopsis
When Yvonne de Chausson comes home from a trip to France, she is told that her grandfather, lumber magnate Andre de Mersay, has been stricken with an undisclosed illness. He is sequestered in a room and his secretary refuses to allow Yvonne to see him. Her attempts to get to him are constantly thwarted and the plot thickens with the appearance of John Thorne, who purchases part of the family's land holdings without Yvonne's consent.
Top Cast
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Edith Roberts
Yvonne de Mersay / Yvonne de Chausson
Alfred Lunt
John Thorne / Andre de Mersay
William B. Mack
Anthony Bracken
Frank Evans
Doc Roper
Major Doyle
Col. Tip
Emile La Croix
Andre de Mersay
Jack W. Johnston
Captain of the Guards
George MacQuarrie
The Constable of France
Sam J. Ryan
Paddy
Frank Hagney
The Indian
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 30, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Sloman
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles E. Whittaker, Clarence Budington Kelland
- Original Title
- Backbone
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Distinctive Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Sloman
Charles E. Whittaker, Clarence Budington Kelland
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Sloman
Director
Charles E. Whittaker
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Backbone
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What is Backbone about?
When Yvonne de Chausson comes home from a trip to France, she is told that her grandfather, lumber magnate Andre de Mersay, has been stricken with an undisclosed illness. He is sequestered in a room and his secretary refuses to allow Yvonne to see him. Her attempts to get to him are constantly thwarted and the plot thickens with the appearance of John Thorne, who purchases part of the family's land holdings without Yvonne's consent.
Who directed Backbone?
Backbone was directed by Edward Sloman.
Who stars in Backbone?
The principal cast of Backbone includes Edith Roberts, Alfred Lunt, William B. Mack, Frank Evans, Major Doyle.
When was Backbone released and how long is it?
Backbone was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Backbone?
Backbone holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).