The Home Trail
Synopsis
Tom Evans, the fearless range boss of the Double X Ranch, falls in love with a romantic schoolteacher from the East named Clara. They marry and for a time are happy, but in Tom's absence, his partner Blackie persuades the restless young wife to run away with him. Blackie soon deserts Clara, and she is forced to earn her keep at a disreputable dance hall. After robbing a stage, Blackie returns, and Tom, who has been waiting for his former friend, goes after him. In a gun battle with Tom and his posse, Blackie kills Clara and escapes, but Tom follows him into the desert and takes his horse, leaving him to die of thirst.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 25, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Wolbert
- Screenplay & Story
- George H. Plympton
- Original Title
- The Home Trail
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Vitagraph Company of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Wolbert
George H. Plympton
Department Leadership Roster
William Wolbert
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
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Home Trail
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Home Trail about?
Tom Evans, the fearless range boss of the Double X Ranch, falls in love with a romantic schoolteacher from the East named Clara. They marry and for a time are happy, but in Tom's absence, his partner Blackie persuades the restless young wife to run away with him. Blackie soon deserts Clara, and she is forced to earn her keep at a disreputable dance hall. After robbing a stage, Blackie returns, and Tom, who has been waiting for his former friend, goes after him. In a gun battle with Tom and his posse, Blackie kills Clara and escapes, but Tom follows him into the desert and takes his horse, leaving him to die of thirst.
Who directed The Home Trail?
The Home Trail was directed by William Wolbert.
Who stars in The Home Trail?
The principal cast of The Home Trail includes Nell Shipman, Gayne Whitman, Joe Rickson, Patricia Palmer, Hal Wilson.
When was The Home Trail released and how long is it?
The Home Trail was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Home Trail?
The Home Trail holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).