As the Sun Went Down
"It's the story of a bad girl who is bigger and better and finer that most of the girls you ever saw."
Originally released in 1919. As the Sun Went Down is a drama/western film. directed by E. Mason Hopper. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Edith Storey, Lew Cody, and Zasu Pitts
Synopsis
Although a female, gunfighter "Colonel Billy" is feared by the men of Rattlesnake Gulch, a mining camp in California. The women, however, won't have anything to do with her because of stories about her "loose ways" during the Gold Rush. One day Gerald Morton, an actor, arrives at the camp from San Francisco with his wife Mabel, their baby and preacher Albert Atherton As a prank, the townspeople send Atherton to board with Billy, who is in love with a gold prospector named Faro Bill. Atherton convinces Billy to change her ways; however, Morton strikes gold, and the resulting news reaches San Francisco and attracts a new and different element to Rattlesnake Gulch, resulting in a need for Billy's skills to be used again.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 10, 1919
107 years ago
Runtime
0h 50m
50 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro Pictures Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is As the Sun Went Down about?
Although a female, gunfighter "Colonel Billy" is feared by the men of Rattlesnake Gulch, a mining camp in California. The women, however, won't have anything to do with her because of stories about...
Who directed As the Sun Went Down?
As the Sun Went Down was directed by E. Mason Hopper.
How long is As the Sun Went Down?
As the Sun Went Down has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was As the Sun Went Down released?
As the Sun Went Down was released on February 10, 1919 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in As the Sun Went Down?
The main cast of As the Sun Went Down includes Edith Storey, Lew Cody, Zasu Pitts, Harry Northrup, F.A. Turner.