The Boomerang
Originally released in 1919. The Boomerang is a drama film. directed by Bertram Bracken. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Henry B. Walthall, Melbourne MacDowell, and Nina Byron
Synopsis
Millionaire meat packer Peter Cameron, greedy for more money and power, maneuvers an alliance between his daughter Rose and George Gray, the son of Cameron's business rival Max Gray, in order to increase his control of the food industry. George, a lawyer, opposes the trust, and as a result is professionally ruined by Cameron, disinherited by his father, and jilted by his fiancée. Out on his own, George gets a job at a mill and starts at the bottom. When an epidemic breaks out among his fellow laborers due to their eating spoiled meat from the trust, George secures evidence of criminal practices which ultimately brings about the conviction of Cameron and the trust. In championing the rights of the downtrodden, George wins back Rose and reforms Cameron.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 1, 1919
106 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Henry B. Walthall
as George Gray
Melbourne MacDowell
as Peter Cameron
Nina Byron
as Rose Cameron
Helen Jerome Eddy
as Nora Yorke
Jack McDonald
as Napoleon Snape
Nigel De Brulier
as Antonio Giannone
Beulah Booker
as Marie Giannone
Gordon Sackville
as Governor Montgomery
Lloyd Whitlock
as Walter Ames
Bert Appling
as Jim Hardy
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- National Film Corporation of America
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Boomerang about?
Millionaire meat packer Peter Cameron, greedy for more money and power, maneuvers an alliance between his daughter Rose and George Gray, the son of Cameron's business rival Max Gray, in order to in...
Who directed The Boomerang?
The Boomerang was directed by Bertram Bracken.
How long is The Boomerang?
The Boomerang has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was The Boomerang released?
The Boomerang was released on May 1, 1919 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Boomerang?
The main cast of The Boomerang includes Henry B. Walthall, Melbourne MacDowell, Nina Byron, Helen Jerome Eddy, Jack McDonald.