Burning Daylight (1928): cast, story & where to watch
1928 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1928, Burning Daylight is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Charles Brabin, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. Elam "Burning Daylight" Harnish is a prospector who makes a million dollars in the Dawson, Alaska gold rush and loses the million dollars in Dawson. He journeys to San Francisco, makes three million dollars and loses it in San Francisco. He returns to Alaska and eventually finds his treasure.
Who’s in it. Burning Daylight stars Milton Sills as Elam 'Burning Daylight' Harnish, Doris Kenyon as Virgie, Arthur Stone as French Louie and Guinn "Big Boy" Williams as English Harry (as Big Boy Williams), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Burning Daylight has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Burning Daylight page.
If you liked it. Fans of Burning Daylight tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Burning Daylight (1928)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Burning Daylight change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Burning Daylight worth watching?
- Burning Daylight holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Burning Daylight?
- Burning Daylight stars Milton Sills, Doris Kenyon, Arthur Stone, Guinn "Big Boy" Williams and Lawford Davidson.
- When was Burning Daylight released?
- Burning Daylight was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.