The Conqueror (1917 film)

The Conqueror is a 1917 American silent biographical western film directed by Raoul Walsh and starring William Farnum. It was produced and distributed by Fox Film Corporation.[1]

The Conqueror
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Directed byRaoul Walsh
Produced byWilliam Fox
Screenplay byChester B. Clapp
Raoul Walsh
Story byHenry Christeen Warnack
StarringWilliam Farnum
CinematographyDel Clawson
Distributed byFox Film Corporation
Release date
  • September 16, 1917 (1917-09-16)
Running time
80 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageSilent (English intertitles)

Plot

This was a big budget biography film from William Fox and Raoul Walsh about Sam Houston.

Cast

  • William Farnum as Sam Houston
  • Jewel Carmen as Eliza Allen
  • Charles Clary as Sidney Stokes
  • James A. Marcus as Jumbo (credited as J.A. Marcus)
  • Carrie Clark Ward as Mammy
  • William Chisolm as Dr. Spencer
  • Robert Dunbar as Judge Allen
  • Owen Jones as James Houston
  • William Eagle Shirt as Indian Chief
  • Chief Birdhead as Indian Chief
  • Little Bear as Indian Chief

Preservation

The Conqueror is now a lost film.[2][3][4]

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