The Home Trail movie poster

The Home Trail

March 25, 1918

Originally released in 1918. The Home Trail is a western film. directed by William Wolbert.

Starring Nell Shipman, Gayne Whitman, and Joe Rickson

Synopsis

Tom Evans, the fearless range boss of the Double X Ranch, falls in love with a romantic schoolteacher from the East named Clara. They marry and for a time are happy, but in Tom's absence, his partner Blackie persuades the restless young wife to run away with him. Blackie soon deserts Clara, and she is forced to earn her keep at a disreputable dance hall. After robbing a stage, Blackie returns, and Tom, who has been waiting for his former friend, goes after him. In a gun battle with Tom and his posse, Blackie kills Clara and escapes, but Tom follows him into the desert and takes his horse, leaving him to die of thirst.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 25, 1918 107 years ago
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Vitagraph Company of America

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Home Trail about?

Tom Evans, the fearless range boss of the Double X Ranch, falls in love with a romantic schoolteacher from the East named Clara. They marry and for a time are happy, but in Tom's absence, his partn...

Who directed The Home Trail?

The Home Trail was directed by William Wolbert.

When was The Home Trail released?

The Home Trail was released on March 25, 1918 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Home Trail?

The main cast of The Home Trail includes Nell Shipman, Gayne Whitman, Joe Rickson, Patricia Palmer, Hal Wilson.