The Promise (1917)

Bill Carmody, a likable young chap, is wasting his time in Broadway restaurants. His father loses a large amount of money because the youth forgets to deliver bonds entrusted to him. Bill ... See full summary »

Director:

Jay Hunt

Writers:

James B. Hendryx (novel), Richard V. Spencer (scenario)

Stars:

Harold Lockwood, May Allison, Lester Cuneo

Cast

Cast overview:
Harold Lockwood	...	Bill Carmody
May Allison	...	Ethel Manton
Lester Cuneo	...	Buck Moncrossen
Paul Willis	...	Charlie Manton
Lillian Hayward	...	Mrs. Appleton
W.H. Bainbridge	...	D.S. Appleton
George Fisher	...	St. Ledger
Leota Lorraine	...	Miss Baker
John Steppling	...	Fallon
Gibson Gowland	...	Stromberg (as T.H. Gibson-Gowland)

Storyline

Bill Carmody, a likable young chap, is wasting his time in Broadway restaurants. His father loses a large amount of money because the youth forgets to deliver bonds entrusted to him. Bill quarrels with Ethel Manton, the girl he loves, and he makes up his mind to leave home and "make good" in his own way. Mistaking the bonds for a package of Ethel's letters, he puts them into his pocket and takes them with him. On the way west Bill meets D.S. Appleton, a lumber baron. The train is wrecked, and Bill, having saved Appleton's life, is taken from the wreckage unconscious and hurried to the Appleton home. Bill tells Appleton that he is looking for work, but refuses to reveal his identity. Appleton sends Bill to Buck Moncrossen's camp, believing the boy is made of the right stuff, and that the stern discipline of Moncrossen's place will bring it out. A clash of wills between Bill and Moncrossen takes place, and the big lumberman proves to have a cowardly streak in him. His hatred for Bill ...

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Plot Keywords:

train wreck | logging camp | based on novel | 

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Genres:

Romance | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 February 1917 (USA)

Also Known As:

Le coureur de dots

Filming Locations:

Oregon, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Yorke Film Corporation

Technical Specs

Runtime:

50 min

Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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