A Yankee from the West
Originally released in 1915. A Yankee from the West is a drama/romance film. directed by George Siegmann. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Wallace Reid, Seena Owen, and Tom Wilson
Synopsis
Billy Milford, Harvard graduate, goes west to seek his fortune. In Addertown he secures a position as stationmaster of the L. & R. Railroad, but is forced out because of his drinking habits. He accidentally meets Gunhild, an emigrant Norwegian girl, as she arrives in Addertown to take up her home with Jan Hagsberg, the town's saloonkeeper. Seeking revenge on the railroad, Milford joins Jim Dorsey in a scheme to hold up the road's paymaster on his way to pay the employees of the company's mine.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 19, 1915
110 years ago
Runtime
0h 50m
50 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Wallace Reid
as Billy Milford aka Hell-in-the Mud
Seena Owen
as Gunhild, a Norwegian Girl
Tom Wilson
as Jim Dorsey, Milford's Pal
Josephine Crowell
as Mrs. Stuvic, an Illinois Matron
Chris Lynton
as Professor Emerson
William H. Brown
as Jan Hagnerg, Gunhild's Uncle
Al W. Filson
as Whitney Mills, R.R. Superintendent
George Siegmann
as Sheriff Dick
Fred Gamble
as The Railroad Superintendent
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Majestic Motion Picture Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Yankee from the West about?
Billy Milford, Harvard graduate, goes west to seek his fortune. In Addertown he secures a position as stationmaster of the L. & R. Railroad, but is forced out because of his drinking habits. He acc...
Who directed A Yankee from the West?
A Yankee from the West was directed by George Siegmann.
How long is A Yankee from the West?
A Yankee from the West has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was A Yankee from the West released?
A Yankee from the West was released on August 19, 1915 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Yankee from the West?
The main cast of A Yankee from the West includes Wallace Reid, Seena Owen, Tom Wilson, Josephine Crowell, Chris Lynton.