Backbone (1923 film)
| Backbone | |
|---|---|
 Film still from the French episode with Alfred Lunt and Edith Roberts | |
| Directed by | Edward Sloman |
| Written by | Clarence Budington Kelland (story) Charles E. Whittaker |
| Produced by | Distinctive Pictures |
| Starring | Edith Roberts Alfred Lunt |
| Cinematography | Harry Fischbeck |
| Distributed by | Goldwyn Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 70 minutes; 7 reels |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent (English intertitles) |
Edith Roberts in Backbone
Backbone is a 1923 American silent drama film produced by George Arliss (through his Distinctive Pictures company), released by Goldwyn Pictures and directed by Edward Sloman. Broadway actor Alfred Lunt stars in his film debut.[1][2] It is not known whether the film currently survives.[3][1] The film has a locale in a New England lumber camp with the exception of an episode taking place in France.[4]
Cast[]
- Edith Roberts - Yvonne de Mersay/Yvonne de Chausson
- Alfred Lunt - John Thorne/Andre de Mersay
- William B. Mack - Anthony Bracken
- Frankie Evans - Doc Roper
- James D. Doyle - Colonel Tip
- L. Emile La Croix - Andre de Mersay
- Charles Fang - The Chinaman
- Marion Abbott - Mrs. Whidden
- Frank Hagney - The Indian
- Sam J. Ryan - Paddy
- George MacQuarrie - The Constable of France
- William Walcott - Count de Chausson
- Jack W. Johnston - Captain of the Guards (*as J.W. Johnston)
- Adolph Milar - The Mailer
- Hugh Huntley - King
References[]
- ^ a b Progressive Silent Film List: Backbone at silentera.com
- ^ The AFI Catalog of Feature Films: Backbone
- ^ The Library of Congress/FIAF American Silent Feature Film Survival Catalog:Backbone
- ^ "Back Bone". Exhibitor's Trade Review. East Stroudsberg, Pennsylvania: Exhibitor's Trade Review, Inc. 13 (4): 174. December 23, 1922. Retrieved April 24, 2014.
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- 1923 films
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