Wildfire
Originally released in 1915. Wildfire is a drama/comedy film. directed by Edwin Middleton. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lillian Russell, Lionel Barrymore, and William C. Chamberlin
Synopsis
John Keefe, a gambler, shoots and kills Robert Barrington in an argument over a card game. Keefe steals Barrington's papers and forges a bill of sale to himself for Barrington's stable of race horses back east. The stable includes the prize filly, Wildfire. Meanwhile, Barrington's daughters, Henrietta and Myrtle, are becoming worried about their father's long absence in the West. John Garrison, the sheriff of the town in which Barrington was killed, goes East to investigate. He suspects Keefe (now called John Duffy) and begins to build a case, causing Henrietta to become suspicious. Keefe, realizing that the game is almost up, tries to get Wildfire's jockey to throw the big race, but Henrietta saves the day and Wildfire wins.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 25, 1915
111 years ago
Runtime
0h 50m
50 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lillian Russell
as Henrietta Barrington
Lionel Barrymore
as John Keefe
William C. Chamberlin
as Walker
James J. Gorman
as Gorman
Riley Hatch
as Matt Donovan (as William Riley Hatch)
James J. Jeffrey
as Chappy Raster
Walter Kendig
as Marty Green
George E. Mack
as Mack (as Georgie Mack)
Leone Morgan
as Myrtle Barrington
Stuart R. Morris
as Bob Barrington
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- World Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wildfire about?
John Keefe, a gambler, shoots and kills Robert Barrington in an argument over a card game. Keefe steals Barrington's papers and forges a bill of sale to himself for Barrington's stable of race hors...
Who directed Wildfire?
Wildfire was directed by Edwin Middleton.
How long is Wildfire?
Wildfire has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was Wildfire released?
Wildfire was released on January 25, 1915 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Wildfire?
The main cast of Wildfire includes Lillian Russell, Lionel Barrymore, William C. Chamberlin, James J. Gorman, Riley Hatch.