Roped
Originally released in 1919. Roped is a comedy/western film. directed by John Ford. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Harry Carey, Neva Gerber, and Molly McConnell
Synopsis
Wealthy ranch owner Cheyenne Harry decides he needs a housekeeper, but his cowboys decide he needs a wife and advertise in an eastern newspaper. The ad is answered by Aileen Judson-Brown, as dictated by her fortune-hunting mother. Harry marries Aileen and a baby is born a year later. Deciding to gain more money and social standing, Mrs. Judson-Brown then tries to break up the marriage so that Aileen can marry Ferdie Van Duzen. Mrs. Judson-Brown steals the baby and tells Harry the baby has died and Aileen no longer loves him. Harry goes out West in sorrow, but when Mrs. Judson-Brown's butler wires Harry the truth, Harry locates the baby and discovers Aileen still loves him. The reunited family goes West together, leaving Mrs. Judson-Brown behind.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 3, 1919
107 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roped about?
Wealthy ranch owner Cheyenne Harry decides he needs a housekeeper, but his cowboys decide he needs a wife and advertise in an eastern newspaper. The ad is answered by Aileen Judson-Brown, as dictat...
Who directed Roped?
Roped was directed by John Ford.
How long is Roped?
Roped has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was Roped released?
Roped was released on January 3, 1919 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Roped?
The main cast of Roped includes Harry Carey, Neva Gerber, Molly McConnell, J. Farrell MacDonald, Arthur Shirley.