The Headless Horseman
Originally released in 1922. The Headless Horseman is a horror/adventure film. directed by Edward D. Venturini. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Will Rogers, Lois Meredith, and Ben Hendricks Jr.
Synopsis
The village of Sleepy Hollow is getting ready to greet the new schoolteacher, Ichabod Crane, who is coming from New York. Crane has already heard of the village's legendary ghost, a headless horseman who is said to be searching for the head that he lost in battle. The schoolteacher has barely arrived when he begins to pursue the beautiful young heiress Katrina Van Tassel, angering Abraham Van Brunt, who is courting her. Crane's harsh, small-minded approach to teaching also turns some of the villagers against him. Soon there many who would like to see him leave the village altogether.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 5, 1922
103 years ago
Runtime
1h 16m
76 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Will Rogers
as Ichabod crane
Lois Meredith
as Katrina Van Tassel
Ben Hendricks Jr.
as Abraham Van Brunt ('Brom Bones')
Charles E. Graham
as Hans Van Ripper
Mary Foy
as Dame Martling
Bernard A. Reinold
as Baltus Van Tassel ('Bernard Reinold')
Downing Clarke
as Dominie Heckwelder
Jerry Devine
as Adrian Van Ripper
James Sheridan
as Jethro Martling ('Sheridan Tansey')
Kay McCausland
as Elsa Vanderdonck
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Sleepy Hollow Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Headless Horseman about?
The village of Sleepy Hollow is getting ready to greet the new schoolteacher, Ichabod Crane, who is coming from New York. Crane has already heard of the village's legendary ghost, a headless horsem...
Who directed The Headless Horseman?
The Headless Horseman was directed by Edward D. Venturini.
How long is The Headless Horseman?
The Headless Horseman has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).
When was The Headless Horseman released?
The Headless Horseman was released on November 5, 1922 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Headless Horseman?
The main cast of The Headless Horseman includes Will Rogers, Lois Meredith, Ben Hendricks Jr., Charles E. Graham, Mary Foy.