The Virginian
Brief Synopsis
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Molly Wood arrives in a small western town to be the new schoolmarm. The Virginian, foreman on a local ranch, takes a shine to her, and vows that he will make her love him. The Virginian's best friend, Steve, falls in with bad guys led by Trampas. The Virginian catches them cattle rustling. As foreman, he must give the order to hang his friend. Trampas gets away and shoots the Virginian in the back. Molly nurses him to health, and falls in love with him. They plan to marry, but on their wedding day Trampas returns, looking for trouble.
Cast & Crew
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Kenneth Harlan
The Virginian
Florence Vidor
Molly Woods
Russell Simpson
Trampas
Pat O'malley
Steve
Raymond Hatton
Shorty
Milton Ross
Judge Henry
Film Details
Genre
Adaptation
Western
Release Date
Sep
30,
1923
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
B. P. Schulberg Productions
Distribution Company
Preferred Pictures
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the novel The Virginian by Owen Wister (New York, 1902) and the play of the same name by Owen Wister and Kirk La Shelle (New York, 5 Jan 1904).
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 24m
Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Film Length
8,010ft
(8 reels)
Synopsis
A cowboy from Virginia falls in love with a schoolteacher from New England. He alienates her affection by leading a posse against cattle rustlers and hanging his childhood friend, Steve, who joined the rustlers. Later, when he is wounded, she rescues him and they are married.
Cast
Kenneth Harlan
The Virginian
Florence Vidor
Molly Woods
Russell Simpson
Trampas
Pat O'malley
Steve
Raymond Hatton
Shorty
Milton Ross
Judge Henry
Sam Allen
Uncle Hughey
Bert Hadley
Spanish Editor
Fred Gambold
Fat drummer
Crew
Film Details
Genre
Adaptation
Western
Release Date
Sep
30,
1923
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
B. P. Schulberg Productions
Distribution Company
Preferred Pictures
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the novel The Virginian by Owen Wister (New York, 1902) and the play of the same name by Owen Wister and Kirk La Shelle (New York, 5 Jan 1904).
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 24m
Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Film Length
8,010ft
(8 reels)
Quotes
Trivia
Notes
For information on other adaptations of the Owen Wister story, please consult the entry for the 1914 Paramount release, directed by Cecil B. DeMille and starring Dustin Farnum (see AFI Catalog of Feature Films, 1911-20).
