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The Virginian (1923)

1923-09-29 · 1h 24m · EN
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Molly Wood arrives in a small western town to be the new schoolmarm. The Virginian, foreman on a local ranch, takes a shine to her, and vows that he will make her love him. The Virginian's best friend, Steve, falls in with bad guys led by Trampas. The Virginian catches them cattle rustling. As foreman, he must give the order to hang his friend. Trampas gets away and shoots the Virginian in the back. Molly nurses him to health, and falls in love with him. They plan to marry, but on their wedding day Trampas returns, looking for trouble.

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Louis D. LightonWriterHope LoringWriterTom FormanDirector

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Kenneth HarlanKenneth HarlanThe VirginianFlorence VidorFlorence VidorMolly WoodRussell SimpsonRussell SimpsonTrampasPat O'MalleyPat O'MalleySteveRaymond HattonRaymond HattonShortyMilton RossMilton RossJudge HenrySam AllenSam AllenUncle HughieBert HadleyBert HadleySpanish EdFred GambleFred GambleFat DrummerCammilla JohnsonCammilla JohnsonLittle GirlLon PoffLon PoffShorty's Chum

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Genre affinityWesternPacingShortDirector preference666635Actor preference310277 · 197010 · 279088Country preferenceUsDecade preference1920

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What is The Virginian about?

Molly Wood arrives in a small western town to be the new schoolmarm. The Virginian, foreman on a local ranch, takes a shine to her, and vows that he will make her love him. The Virginian's best friend, Steve, falls in with bad guys led by Trampas. The Virginian catches them cattle rustling. As foreman, he must give the order to hang his friend. Trampas gets away and shoots the Virginian in the back. Molly nurses him to health, and falls in love with him. They plan to marry, but on their wedding day Trampas returns, looking for trouble.

How long is The Virginian?

The Virginian has a runtime of 84 minutes.