The Frontier of the Stars (1921)
East Side gangster Buck Leslie attempts to stop a fight between chemist Gregory and a tough and is pursued by detective Phil Hoyt to a tenement roof where he takes refuge. On the roof he meets crippled Hilda Shea, who shelters him, and they eventually fall in love, the appeal of her innocence causing him to reform. Buck antagonizes the gang, however, and they try to frame him. Hoyt finds Buck on the roof, and during the ensuing fight the tenement catches on fire. Buck rescues Hilda, and she miraculously regains use of her limbs. The detective abandons his pursuit, leaving the lovers happy.
Director: Charles Maigne
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: January 30, 1921
Cast
- Thomas Meighan - Buck Leslie
- Faire Binney - Hilda Shea
- Alphonse Ethier - Phil Hoyt
- Edward Ellis - Gregory
- Gus Weinberg - Ganz
- Florence Johns - Mary Hoyt
Screenplay
- Charles Maigne (Screenplay)
- Albert Payson Terhune (Story)
Cinematography: Faxon M. Dean
Production: Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Frontier of the Stars about?
- East Side gangster Buck Leslie attempts to stop a fight between chemist Gregory and a tough and is pursued by detective Phil Hoyt to a tenement roof where he takes refuge. On the roof he meets crippled Hilda Shea, who shelters him, and they eventually fall in love, the appeal of her innocence causing him to reform. Buck antagonizes the gang, however, and they try to frame him. Hoyt finds Buck on the roof, and during the ensuing fight the tenement catches on fire. Buck rescues Hilda, and she miraculously regains use of her limbs. The detective abandons his pursuit, leaving the lovers happy.
- Who directed The Frontier of the Stars?
- The Frontier of the Stars was directed by Charles Maigne.
- Who stars in The Frontier of the Stars?
- The Frontier of the Stars stars Thomas Meighan, Faire Binney, Alphonse Ethier, Edward Ellis, Gus Weinberg, Florence Johns.
- How long is The Frontier of the Stars?
- The Frontier of the Stars has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is The Frontier of the Stars?
- The Frontier of the Stars is a Crime, Drama film.
- Where was The Frontier of the Stars produced?
- The Frontier of the Stars was produced in United States of America.