The Challenge Accepted
Originally released in 1918. The Challenge Accepted is a drama film. directed by Edwin L. Hollywood. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Zena Keefe, Charles Eldridge, and Russell Simpson
Synopsis
In the Blue Ridge Mountains Postmaster's daughter Sally Haston loves Steve Carey, but wants him to enlist and fight the Germans during the Great War. Steve is unhappy at the training camp Steve argues with his roughneck tentmate Billy Murphy. When Steve deserts to visit Sally she takes him back to the camp, where Captain Roderick Brooke sympathetically explains the purpose of the war. Later, moonshiner James Grogan holes up with a gun to escape the draft and holds Sally prisoner. Her father organizes a posse, but Steve, home on leave, rescues her and announces that he is leaving for Europe to fight for democracy.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 29, 1918
107 years ago
Runtime
0h 50m
50 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Arden Photoplays
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Challenge Accepted about?
In the Blue Ridge Mountains Postmaster's daughter Sally Haston loves Steve Carey, but wants him to enlist and fight the Germans during the Great War. Steve is unhappy at the training camp Steve arg...
Who directed The Challenge Accepted?
The Challenge Accepted was directed by Edwin L. Hollywood.
How long is The Challenge Accepted?
The Challenge Accepted has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was The Challenge Accepted released?
The Challenge Accepted was released on December 29, 1918 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Challenge Accepted?
The main cast of The Challenge Accepted includes Zena Keefe, Charles Eldridge, Russell Simpson, Chester Barnett, Joel Day.