The Phantom of the Forest (1926)
Melodrama | January 1926
Director:
Henry McCarthyWriter:
James J. TynanCinematographer:
Ray JuneEditor:
Irene MorraProduction Company:
Gotham ProductionsThe story for this film was written by Frank Foster Davis, owner of “Thunder the Marvel Dog,” a German shepherd who had gained popularity in films such as His Master’s Voice (1925, see entry), also produced by Gotham Productions. A 5 September 1925 Moving Picture World item announcing The Phantom of the Forest as Thunder’s next picture stated that Davis was currently en route to Germany, where Thunder was scheduled to appear at a “special police dog show to be held in Berlin.” The following month, a 10 October 1925 Exhibitors Herald item reported that production was set to begin “immediately.” Items in the 3 October 1925 Motion Picture News and November 1925 Motion Picture Director noted that filming would be done at Redwoods State Park near Santa Cruz, CA, and Claus Spreckels’ Aptos Ranch in Santa Cruz. The completion of principal photography was announced in the 7 November 1925 Exhibitors Herald.
According to the Library of Congress American Silent Feature Film Survival Database, this film is extant. ...
The story for this film was written by Frank Foster Davis, owner of “Thunder the Marvel Dog,” a German shepherd who had gained popularity in films such as His Master’s Voice (1925, see entry), also produced by Gotham Productions. A 5 September 1925 Moving Picture World item announcing The Phantom of the Forest as Thunder’s next picture stated that Davis was currently en route to Germany, where Thunder was scheduled to appear at a “special police dog show to be held in Berlin.” The following month, a 10 October 1925 Exhibitors Herald item reported that production was set to begin “immediately.” Items in the 3 October 1925 Motion Picture News and November 1925 Motion Picture Director noted that filming would be done at Redwoods State Park near Santa Cruz, CA, and Claus Spreckels’ Aptos Ranch in Santa Cruz. The completion of principal photography was announced in the 7 November 1925 Exhibitors Herald.
According to the Library of Congress American Silent Feature Film Survival Database, this film is extant.
As a puppy, Thunder runs wild in the forest, but grown into a strong, smart dog, he becomes attached to Helen Taylor, a young woman who owns land under which, unknown to her, there are valuable oil deposits. Certain land speculators attempt to gain control of the land by foreclosing on Helen's mortgage, but Frank Wallace steps in and pays off the necessary interest himself. The speculators set fire to the forest, and Helen and Frank narrowly escape. Thunder fights his way through the flames and rescues a sick child. Frank and Helen are ...
As a puppy, Thunder runs wild in the forest, but grown into a strong, smart dog, he becomes attached to Helen Taylor, a young woman who owns land under which, unknown to her, there are valuable oil deposits. Certain land speculators attempt to gain control of the land by foreclosing on Helen's mortgage, but Frank Wallace steps in and pays off the necessary interest himself. The speculators set fire to the forest, and Helen and Frank narrowly escape. Thunder fights his way through the flames and rescues a sick child. Frank and Helen are united.
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