Crashin' Thru (1923)
Western | 1 April 1923
Director:
Val PaulWriter:
Beatrice VanCinematographers:
Robert De Grasse , William ThornleyProduction Company:
R-C Pictures Corp.A production chart in the 26 Aug 1922 Camera indicated that principal photography had begun during the previous week at Robertson-Cole Studios in Hollywood, CA. The scenario, provisionally titled The One Man, was based on the story, “If a Woman Will” by Elizabeth Dejeans, published in the Feb through Apr 1919 editions of Blue Book magazine. Filming was completed over a six-week period, according to the 30 Sep 1922 Camera. The production marked Carey’s third for distributor Film Booking Offices of America (FBO).
The 17 Mar 1923 Motion Picture News announced the 1 Apr 1923 release under its official title, Crashin’ Thru. A Los Angeles, CA, opening followed in early Aug 1923 at the Hillstreet Theatre. Reviews were unenthusiastic.
An unrelated picture titled Crashin' Through (1924, see entry) was released by Anchor Film Distributors. ...
A production chart in the 26 Aug 1922 Camera indicated that principal photography had begun during the previous week at Robertson-Cole Studios in Hollywood, CA. The scenario, provisionally titled The One Man, was based on the story, “If a Woman Will” by Elizabeth Dejeans, published in the Feb through Apr 1919 editions of Blue Book magazine. Filming was completed over a six-week period, according to the 30 Sep 1922 Camera. The production marked Carey’s third for distributor Film Booking Offices of America (FBO).
The 17 Mar 1923 Motion Picture News announced the 1 Apr 1923 release under its official title, Crashin’ Thru. A Los Angeles, CA, opening followed in early Aug 1923 at the Hillstreet Theatre. Reviews were unenthusiastic.
An unrelated picture titled Crashin' Through (1924, see entry) was released by Anchor Film Distributors.
The One Man
Rancher Jim Blake narrowly escapes being gored by an angry bull, thanks to his partner, Saunders, who loses the use of his legs as a result. Celia and her daughter, Diane, arrive at the ranch in response to Jim’s advertisement for a wife. Although Jim declines Celia’s offer, he allows her and Diane to stay at the ranch. Cons Saunders blames his father’s condition on Jim and partners with a dancer named Gracia, who seeks revenge against the rancher because he is oblivious to her charms. She plots with Cons to steal Jim’s cattle, leaving him unable to repay the money he owes his Uncle Benedict. When Uncle Benedict is murdered, Cons and Blake blame each other, until it is discovered that Gracia is the culprit. Saunders recovers under Celia’s care, and Jim finds love with ...
Rancher Jim Blake narrowly escapes being gored by an angry bull, thanks to his partner, Saunders, who loses the use of his legs as a result. Celia and her daughter, Diane, arrive at the ranch in response to Jim’s advertisement for a wife. Although Jim declines Celia’s offer, he allows her and Diane to stay at the ranch. Cons Saunders blames his father’s condition on Jim and partners with a dancer named Gracia, who seeks revenge against the rancher because he is oblivious to her charms. She plots with Cons to steal Jim’s cattle, leaving him unable to repay the money he owes his Uncle Benedict. When Uncle Benedict is murdered, Cons and Blake blame each other, until it is discovered that Gracia is the culprit. Saunders recovers under Celia’s care, and Jim finds love with Diane.
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