By the Sun's Rays
Originally released in 1914. By the Sun's Rays is a western/action film. directed by Charles Giblyn. At just 11 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Murdock MacQuarrie, Lon Chaney, and Seymour Hastings
Synopsis
The earliest surviving film featuring Lon Chaney in a major role, By the Sun's Ray's was but one of several 2-reel westerns starring the florid Murdock MacQuarrie. MacQuarrie plays a detective investigating a series of gold shipment robberies. Along the way, he falls for a mine superintendent's pretty daughter (Agnes Vernon), much to the dismay of a sullen mine office clerk (Chaney), who is also smitten with the girl...
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 21, 1914
111 years ago
Runtime
0h 11m
11 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (13 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Nestor Film Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is By the Sun's Rays about?
The earliest surviving film featuring Lon Chaney in a major role, By the Sun's Ray's was but one of several 2-reel westerns starring the florid Murdock MacQuarrie. MacQuarrie plays a detective inve...
Who directed By the Sun's Rays?
By the Sun's Rays was directed by Charles Giblyn.
How long is By the Sun's Rays?
By the Sun's Rays has a runtime of 0 hours and 11 minutes (11 minutes total).
When was By the Sun's Rays released?
By the Sun's Rays was released on July 21, 1914 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in By the Sun's Rays?
The main cast of By the Sun's Rays includes Murdock MacQuarrie, Lon Chaney, Seymour Hastings, Agnes Vernon, Richard Rosson.