Across the Pacific (1926)
Melodrama | 2 October 1926
Cast:
Monte Blue, Jane Winton, Myrna Loy [ More ]Director:
Roy Del RuthWriter:
Darryl Francis ZanuckProduction Company:
Warner Bros. Pictures, Inc.A previous adaptation of Charles E. Blaney’s play, Across the Pacific, was released in 1914 (see entry). The 1926 adaptation was announced in the 28 April 1926 Los Angeles Times, as one of four upcoming films at Warner Bros. Pictures, Inc. set to star Monte Blue. The 5 June 1926 Exhibitors Herald noted that Darryl Francis Zanuck was at work on the script, and the 3 July 1926 issue later stated that filming was set to begin by 1 July 1926. A production chart in the 10 July 1926 Exhibitors Herald indicated that shooting took place at Warner Bros.’ studio at 5841 Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, CA. Additionally, at a ranch fifty miles north of Hollywood, a “huge set” was built to represent General Frederick Funston’s camp in the Philippines, according to a 25 July 1926 Los Angeles Times brief, which added that production was set to be completed that week. Fred Esmelton, Walter Rogers, Pomeroy Cannon and Emily Barrye were named as cast members.
A release date of 12 September 1926 was cited in the 4 September 1926 Exhibitors Herald. However, the opening was delayed until 2 October 1926. The film had its world premiere one day earlier, on 1 October 1926, at the Uptown Theatre in Los Angeles, CA. According to the 4 October 1926 Los Angeles Times, this marked the first premiere to be held at the Uptown, which had “provided only second-run pictures” to that time.
Copyright records list the film as eight reels.
The National Film Preservation Board (NFPB) included the picture on its list of Lost U.S. Silent ...
A previous adaptation of Charles E. Blaney’s play, Across the Pacific, was released in 1914 (see entry). The 1926 adaptation was announced in the 28 April 1926 Los Angeles Times, as one of four upcoming films at Warner Bros. Pictures, Inc. set to star Monte Blue. The 5 June 1926 Exhibitors Herald noted that Darryl Francis Zanuck was at work on the script, and the 3 July 1926 issue later stated that filming was set to begin by 1 July 1926. A production chart in the 10 July 1926 Exhibitors Herald indicated that shooting took place at Warner Bros.’ studio at 5841 Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, CA. Additionally, at a ranch fifty miles north of Hollywood, a “huge set” was built to represent General Frederick Funston’s camp in the Philippines, according to a 25 July 1926 Los Angeles Times brief, which added that production was set to be completed that week. Fred Esmelton, Walter Rogers, Pomeroy Cannon and Emily Barrye were named as cast members.
A release date of 12 September 1926 was cited in the 4 September 1926 Exhibitors Herald. However, the opening was delayed until 2 October 1926. The film had its world premiere one day earlier, on 1 October 1926, at the Uptown Theatre in Los Angeles, CA. According to the 4 October 1926 Los Angeles Times, this marked the first premiere to be held at the Uptown, which had “provided only second-run pictures” to that time.
Copyright records list the film as eight reels.
The National Film Preservation Board (NFPB) included the picture on its list of Lost U.S. Silent Feature Films as of February 2021.
Upon discovering his father's disgrace from the reading of his will, Monte leaves his sweetheart, Claire Marsh, and enlists to fight in the Spanish-American war. Under the leadership of Aguinaldo, their guerilla chieftain, the Filipinos swear death to the American invaders. As a last resort, Monte is ordered to ingratiate himself with Roma, a biracial woman who follows the troops of Aguinaldo; soon she becomes infatuated with Monte. Colonel Marsh and his daughter, Claire, arrive at the post; and Roma, who finds a picture of Claire in Monte's effects, makes passionate love to Monte in Claire's presence. After a series of adventures, Monte obtains the directions to Aguinaldo's camp and brings about the defeat of the insurrectionists. The grief-stricken Claire has agreed to marry Grover, but Monte returns to denounce him as a traitor. Monte and Claire are ...
Upon discovering his father's disgrace from the reading of his will, Monte leaves his sweetheart, Claire Marsh, and enlists to fight in the Spanish-American war. Under the leadership of Aguinaldo, their guerilla chieftain, the Filipinos swear death to the American invaders. As a last resort, Monte is ordered to ingratiate himself with Roma, a biracial woman who follows the troops of Aguinaldo; soon she becomes infatuated with Monte. Colonel Marsh and his daughter, Claire, arrive at the post; and Roma, who finds a picture of Claire in Monte's effects, makes passionate love to Monte in Claire's presence. After a series of adventures, Monte obtains the directions to Aguinaldo's camp and brings about the defeat of the insurrectionists. The grief-stricken Claire has agreed to marry Grover, but Monte returns to denounce him as a traitor. Monte and Claire are reunited.
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