The Silent Man

Nov 26, 1917

1h 1m

★ 4.5

Overview

A hard-working prospector enters the town of Bakeoven to stake his claim, only to have his rights stolen and his face on "Wanted" posters. He plans reprisal.

Genres

Western

Production Companies

Famous Players-Lasky Corporation

William S. Hart Productions

Thomas H. Ince Corporation

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Cast

Budd Marr

William S. Hart

Betty Bryce

Vola Vale

Jack Pressley

Robert McKim

Topaz Pressley

Dorcas Matthews

'Grubstake' Higgins

J.P. Lockney

Preachin' Bill Hardy

George Nichols

Mrs. Hardy

Gertrude Claire

Ames Mitchell

Milton Ross

David Bryce

Harold Goodwin

Sheriff

Bob Kortman

Man at Trial

Steve Murphy

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6.0

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7.2

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6.4

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Nov 17, 1925

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5.9

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7.0

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3.0

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7.0

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3.5

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Mar 31, 1940

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5.3

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Oct 1, 1958

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4.6

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Jun 17, 1956

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5.0

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5.3

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0.0

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5.0

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4.5

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4.0

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