Thundergate
Originally released in 1923. Thundergate is a drama film. directed by Joseph De Grasse. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Owen Moore, Virginia Brown Faire, and Edwin B. Tilton
Synopsis
Robert Wells is an American born in China who, unbeknownst to him, has an Oriental half-brother. Wells' uncle sends him to help Ray Williams build bridges in China. Williams is in league with Chinese reactionaries and he discredits Wells by turning him into a drug addict. Wells eventually becomes an outcast and is in a stupor when he is found by his half-brother, Kong Sue, the son of the Lord of Thundergate, a powerful Mandarin reactionary.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 15, 1923
102 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Owen Moore
as Robert Wells / Kong Sur
Virginia Brown Faire
as Ellen Ainsmith / Jen Jue
Edwin B. Tilton
as James Sanderson (as Edwin Booth Tilton)
Sylvia Breamer
as Alberta Hayward
Robert McKim
as Ray Williams
Richard Cummings
as Jim Davis
W.E. Dyer
as Mike
Tully Marshall
as Suen Tung
Tote Du Crow
as Yuen Kai
Ynez Seabury
as Mey Wang
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- First National Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thundergate about?
Robert Wells is an American born in China who, unbeknownst to him, has an Oriental half-brother. Wells' uncle sends him to help Ray Williams build bridges in China. Williams is in league with Chine...
Who directed Thundergate?
Thundergate was directed by Joseph De Grasse.
How long is Thundergate?
Thundergate has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was Thundergate released?
Thundergate was released on October 15, 1923 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Thundergate?
The main cast of Thundergate includes Owen Moore, Virginia Brown Faire, Edwin B. Tilton, Sylvia Breamer, Robert McKim.