Big Timber
"Raging Forest Fires, Giant Logging Scenes, a Thrilling story, Two Big Stars- A Play You will Always Remember"
Originally released in 1917. Big Timber is a romance film. directed by William Desmond Taylor. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Kathlyn Williams, Wallace Reid, and Joe King
Synopsis
Stella Benton, a young society girl who has lost her beautiful voice through the death of her father, goes to live with her brother Charles, in the lumber camp. Charles Benton is having a struggle to make both ends meet, and when his cook quits, he makes his sister do the work for the hundred men in the lumber camp. Jack Fyfe, a neighboring lumber man, meets Stella and gradually falls in love with her, but love is not reciprocated. Seeing that she is being overworked, Fyfe offers to marry her, in spite of the fact that she does not love him. A child is born of this loveless marriage, and the couple are reasonably happy, until Walter Monahan, a wealthy lumberman, begins to make love to Stella.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 4, 1917
108 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
- Oliver Morosco Photoplay Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Timber about?
Stella Benton, a young society girl who has lost her beautiful voice through the death of her father, goes to live with her brother Charles, in the lumber camp. Charles Benton is having a struggle ...
Who directed Big Timber?
Big Timber was directed by William Desmond Taylor.
How long is Big Timber?
Big Timber has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was Big Timber released?
Big Timber was released on July 4, 1917 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Big Timber?
The main cast of Big Timber includes Kathlyn Williams, Wallace Reid, Joe King, Alfred Paget, Helen Bray.