The Great Divide
Originally released in 1929. The Great Divide is a action/romance film. directed by Reginald Barker. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Dorothy Mackaill, Ian Keith, and Myrna Loy
Synopsis
Stephen Ghent, a mineowner, falls in love with Ruth Jordan, an arrogant girl from the East, unaware that she is the daughter of his dead partner. Ruth is vacationing in Arizona and Mexico with a fast set of friends, including her fiancé, Edgar. Manuella, a Spanish halfbreed hopelessly in love with Ghent, causes Ruth to return to her fiancé when she insinuates that Ghent belongs to her. Ghent follows Ruth, kidnaps her, and takes her into the wilderness to endure hardship. There she discovers that she loves Ghent, and she discards Edgar in favor of him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 15, 1929
96 years ago
Runtime
1h 12m
72 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- First National Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Great Divide about?
Stephen Ghent, a mineowner, falls in love with Ruth Jordan, an arrogant girl from the East, unaware that she is the daughter of his dead partner. Ruth is vacationing in Arizona and Mexico with a fa...
Who directed The Great Divide?
The Great Divide was directed by Reginald Barker.
How long is The Great Divide?
The Great Divide has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
When was The Great Divide released?
The Great Divide was released on September 15, 1929 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Great Divide?
The main cast of The Great Divide includes Dorothy Mackaill, Ian Keith, Myrna Loy, Creighton Hale, Lucien Littlefield.