North of the Rio Grande


1922

Film Details

Release Date
May 14, 1922
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Famous Players--Lasky
Distribution Company
Paramount Pictures
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the novel Val of Paradise by Vingie E. Roe (New York, 1921).

Technical Specs

Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Film Length
4,770ft (5 reels)

Synopsis

Bob Haddington, son of Colonel Haddington, leads a posse against marauders in a settlement. During his absence, one of the prize horses is stolen and his father is killed. Bob swears revenge and becomes known as Velantrie, leader of a band of semi-outlaws, and befriends a priest, Father Hillaire. At a mission, he meets Val, daughter of John Hannon, a wealthy ranchowner. Later, Bob is suspected of being the feared "Black Rustler," but he learns that Hannon is indeed the guilty party and the man who killed his father. Bob decides to leave; but he meets Hannon, who has been wounded, and exchanges places with him. Hannon confesses to Val and dies in her arms; she rides to rescue Bob just as he is about to be hanged.

Film Details

Release Date
May 14, 1922
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Famous Players--Lasky
Distribution Company
Paramount Pictures
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the novel Val of Paradise by Vingie E. Roe (New York, 1921).

Technical Specs

Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Film Length
4,770ft (5 reels)

Quotes

Trivia

Joseph Henabery was originally scheduled to direct the film. He had just arrived on location when he received a telegram to hurry home because his wife was dying. Her death and the necessity to make arrangements for the care of their two children prevented his return.

Notes

Photographed on location in Arizona. Initial publicity credits Joseph Henabery as director.