Code of the West (1925)

Western | 6 April 1925

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HISTORY

Zane Grey's Code of the West first appeared as a serialized novel in The Country Gentleman magazine from 28 Apr--14 Jul 1923). Other films based on the novel were Home on the Range, a 1934 Paramount production directed by Arthur Jacobson and starring Jackie Coogan and Randolph Scott and Code of the West, a 1947 RKO production directed by William Berke and starring James Warren and Debra Alden. (see entries). ...

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Zane Grey's Code of the West first appeared as a serialized novel in The Country Gentleman magazine from 28 Apr--14 Jul 1923). Other films based on the novel were Home on the Range, a 1934 Paramount production directed by Arthur Jacobson and starring Jackie Coogan and Randolph Scott and Code of the West, a 1947 RKO production directed by William Berke and starring James Warren and Debra Alden. (see entries).

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SOURCE CITATIONS
SOURCE
DATE
PAGE
Film Daily
26 Apr 1925
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New York Times
13 Apr 1925
p. 24
Variety
15 Apr 1925
p. 36
DETAILS
Release Date:
6 April 1925
Production Date:

Copyright Info
Claimant
Date
Copyright Number
Famous Players-Lasky Corp.
10 April 1925
LP21345
Physical Properties:
Silent
Black and White
Length(in feet):
6,777
Length(in reels):
7
Country:
United States
Language:
English
SYNOPSIS

Georgie May Stockwell, a young and willful New York flapper, visits the Thurman ranch and vamps every man on the place, including Cal Thurman, who falls hard for the pert easterner. Valuable ranch land is opened by the government, and Cal beats Hatfield in a hot race for the best homesteading site. Georgie carries on a flirtation with Hatfield, who tries to get rough with her until he is roundly trounced by Cal. Tuck Merry, a local character, advises Cal to assert himself with Georgie, and Cal takes the advice to heart, kidnaping her and forcing her to marry him. Cal takes Georgie to his cabin in the woods, and they are most unhappy with each other until they come to realize their mutual love when faced with the hazards of a forest ...

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Georgie May Stockwell, a young and willful New York flapper, visits the Thurman ranch and vamps every man on the place, including Cal Thurman, who falls hard for the pert easterner. Valuable ranch land is opened by the government, and Cal beats Hatfield in a hot race for the best homesteading site. Georgie carries on a flirtation with Hatfield, who tries to get rough with her until he is roundly trounced by Cal. Tuck Merry, a local character, advises Cal to assert himself with Georgie, and Cal takes the advice to heart, kidnaping her and forcing her to marry him. Cal takes Georgie to his cabin in the woods, and they are most unhappy with each other until they come to realize their mutual love when faced with the hazards of a forest fire.

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