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The Wild Strain

"The story of a regular American girl who rebelled against autocracy and gave vent to the reckless spirit inherited from her bandit ancestor."

January 14, 1918 0h 50m

Originally released in 1918. The Wild Strain is a comedy/drama film. directed by William Wolbert. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Nell Shipman, Gayne Whitman, and Otto Lederer

Synopsis

Although the prominent Hollywood family prides itself on its illustrious family tree, young Winifred Hollywood exhibits a fondness for wild adventures that greatly disturbs her parents. When Winifred becomes engaged to bank official Harold Burton, his equally snobbish parents visit the Hollywood home and are shocked by the young woman's spirited outbursts and mischievous tricks, and the engagement is broken after she decides to perform bareback feats with a traveling circus.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 14, 1918 108 years ago
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Runtime 0h 50m 50 minutes total
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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 Wild Strain about?

Although the prominent Hollywood family prides itself on its illustrious family tree, young Winifred Hollywood exhibits a fondness for wild adventures that greatly disturbs her parents. When Winifr...

Who directed The Wild Strain?

The Wild Strain was directed by William Wolbert.

How long is The Wild Strain?

The Wild Strain has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).

When was The Wild Strain released?

The Wild Strain was released on January 14, 1918 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Wild Strain?

The main cast of The Wild Strain includes Nell Shipman, Gayne Whitman, Otto Lederer, Hattie Buskirk, Edward Alexander.