Shadows of the West (1921)
A stupendous action drama
California cowpuncher Jim Kern and his pal enlist in the war against Germany and, shortly thereafter, meet Frank Akuri, who has pledged to colonize the United States for his homeland, Japan. While Jim and other white males are fighting in France, Akuri forces Jim's sweetheart Mary to sell her ranch, as she is not able to run it because the only men left, the Japanese, have pledged not to work for the whites. With the ranch, Akuri begins his colony. Mary counters by organizing her society women friends to appeal to Congress against the "yellow menace." When it seems that his plans will be thwarted, Akuri issues orders for the death of Mary and her friends, but Jim and his pal return and rescue them. Akuri then kidnaps Mary and takes her to his apartment, but with the help of Akuri's wronged Japanese lover, Jim learns her whereabouts. He organizes a posse of American Legion locals and rescues Mary just as Akuri is about to murder her. Akuri's group is routed out.
Cast
- Pat J. O'Brien - Jim Kern
- Hedda Nova - Mary
- Virginia Dale - Lucy Norton
- Seymour Zeliff - Frank Akuri
- Ben Corbett - Jim's pal
Screenplay
- Seymour Zeliff (Story)
- James Dayton
Keywords
partially lost film
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Shadows of the West about?
- California cowpuncher Jim Kern and his pal enlist in the war against Germany and, shortly thereafter, meet Frank Akuri, who has pledged to colonize the United States for his homeland, Japan. While Jim and other white males are fighting in France, Akuri forces Jim's sweetheart Mary to sell her ranch, as she is not able to run it because the only men left, the Japanese, have pledged not to work for the whites. With the ranch, Akuri begins his colony. Mary counters by organizing her society women friends to appeal to Congress against the "yellow menace." When it seems that his plans will be thwarted, Akuri issues orders for the death of Mary and her friends, but Jim and his pal return and rescue them. Akuri then kidnaps Mary and takes her to his apartment, but with the help of Akuri's wronged Japanese lover, Jim learns her whereabouts. He organizes a posse of American Legion locals and rescues Mary just as Akuri is about to murder her. Akuri's group is routed out.
- Who directed Shadows of the West?
- Shadows of the West was directed by Paul Hurst.
- Who stars in Shadows of the West?
- Shadows of the West stars Pat J. O'Brien, Hedda Nova, Virginia Dale, Seymour Zeliff, Ben Corbett.
- How long is Shadows of the West?
- Shadows of the West has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Shadows of the West?
- Shadows of the West is a Western film.
- Where was Shadows of the West produced?
- Shadows of the West was produced in United States of America.