The Silent Code
"A SAGA OF THE NORTHWEST MOUNTED POLICE"
Originally released in 1935. The Silent Code is a western film. directed by Stuart Paton. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Kane Richmond, Blanche Mehaffey, and Wolfang
Synopsis
Northwest Mounted Police Corporal Jerry Hale is assigned to take over the district of a fellow-officer, and is puzzled as he had worked this district before and had been mysteriously transferred, disrupting his romance with Helen Brent, the niece of Peter Barkley, the Factor at the trading post. An accountant of the company Berkley works for threatens to expose him when his account is found $10,000 short. Barkley pleads for more time to raise the money. His opportunity arises when he learns that Helen's father and his brother-in-law, Nathan Brent, has struck it rich and is on his way to visit Helen. Barkley instructs his henchmen Carney and Breen to lie in wait and rob Brent of his gold. Brent has a premonition of trouble and buries his gold, making a map of the location. Barkley is disturbed by the arrival of Corporal Hale and goes to warn his men, and finds them already engaged in the attack on Brent. Brent's dog Wolfgang (played by a dog named Rex, or maybe the other way around)...
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 20, 1935
90 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Kane Richmond
as NWMP Cpl. Jerry Hale
Blanche Mehaffey
as Helen Brent
Wolfang
as Rex, King of Dogs
J.P. McGowan
as Commissioner
Joseph W. Girard
as NWMP Inspector Manning
Barney Furey
as Peter Barkley
Pat Harmon
as Henchman Carney
Ben Corbett
as Henchman Breen
Carl Mathews
as Henchman Lobo
Edward Coxen
as Nathan Brent
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Weiss Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Silent Code about?
Northwest Mounted Police Corporal Jerry Hale is assigned to take over the district of a fellow-officer, and is puzzled as he had worked this district before and had been mysteriously transferred, d...
Who directed The Silent Code?
The Silent Code was directed by Stuart Paton.
How long is The Silent Code?
The Silent Code has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was The Silent Code released?
The Silent Code was released on November 20, 1935 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Silent Code?
The main cast of The Silent Code includes Kane Richmond, Blanche Mehaffey, Wolfang, J.P. McGowan, Joseph W. Girard.