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Back to God's Country (1919)

UNRATED 73 min  -  Adventure | Romance  -   27 October 1919 (Canada)
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After her father is killed by an outlaw, Dolores marries Peter. While they're at sea in the Arctic... See full summary »

Director:

David Hartford

Writer:

James Oliver Curwood (story), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Nell Shipman, Charles Arling and Wheeler Oakman
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Nell Shipman ...
Charles Arling Charles Arling ...
Wheeler Oakman Wheeler Oakman ...
Wellington A. Playter Wellington A. Playter ...
Capt. Rydal (as Wellington Plater)
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After her father is killed by an outlaw, Dolores marries Peter. While they're at sea in the Arctic, Dolores meets the ship's captain, who is the man who killed her father. The captain causes an 'accident' to happen to Peter, so Dolores is all alone and defenseless as they drop anchor in a remote harbor. Written by David Eickemeyer <deickemeyer@hotmail.com>  

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Ship | Arctic | Drowning | Gunshot Wound | Nude Swimming  | See more »

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Is the Nude Rude?

Genres:

Adventure | Romance

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Country:

Canada

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Il ritorno al paradiso terrestre See more »

Filming Locations:

Kernville, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$67,000 (estimated)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Canadian Photoplays Ltd., Shipman-Curwood Company See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

USA: (18 fps)

Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White (tinted)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Trivia

Critically ill, lead actor Ronald Byram left the shoot during the first two weeks and was replaced by Wheeler Oakman. It is probable that it is Byram in the close-ups in the sledge in the final chase scenes. Roy Laidlaw is frequently but erroneously referred to as Ralph Laidlaw in the trade press of the time. Edna Shipman did not act in this film as is sometimes claimed. The film opened at the Strand Theater in Owosso, Michigan, where it played for three days. Canadian Photoplays Ltd. was a Calgary-based company incorporated 7 February 1919 under the laws of Alberta. Shipman-Curwood Company was later called Curwood-Carver Productions Inc. See more »

Quotes

Captain Rydal: [titlecard] After a night of evil dreams Rydal's smoldering desire leaps into flame.
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Soundtracks

"Back to God's Country"
Words by Paul M. Sarazan and Jack B. Weil
Music by Paul M. Sarazan See more »