The Splendid Road
"She knew in her heart which it would be between the man who gambled gold to win her and the boy who staked his life to win her love."
Originally released in 1925. The Splendid Road is a drama/western film. directed by Frank Lloyd. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Anna Q. Nilsson, Robert Frazer, and Lionel Barrymore
Synopsis
Young Sandra De Hault arrives by ship in Sacramento, California, during the 1849 Gold Rush. While on board she adopted three children whose mother had died during the voyage. While in Sacramento she is saved from the attentions of a violent drunk by Stanton Holliday, an agent for eastern banker John Grey. They fall for each other, but Sandra believes that the daughter of Halliday's boss is in love with him, and not wanting to hurt his career she leaves town.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Anna Q. Nilsson
as Sandra De Hault
Robert Frazer
as Stanton Halliday
Lionel Barrymore
as Dan Clehollis
Edwards Davis
as John Grey - Banker
Roy Laidlaw
as Capt. Sutter
DeWitt Jennings
as Capt. Bashford
Russell Simpson
as Capt. Lightfoot
George Bancroft
as Buck Lockwell
Gladys Brockwell
as Satan's Sister
Pauline Garon
as Angel Allie
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Frank Lloyd Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Splendid Road about?
Young Sandra De Hault arrives by ship in Sacramento, California, during the 1849 Gold Rush. While on board she adopted three children whose mother had died during the voyage. While in Sacramento sh...
Who directed The Splendid Road?
The Splendid Road was directed by Frank Lloyd.
How long is The Splendid Road?
The Splendid Road has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was The Splendid Road released?
The Splendid Road was released on December 6, 1925 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Splendid Road?
The main cast of The Splendid Road includes Anna Q. Nilsson, Robert Frazer, Lionel Barrymore, Edwards Davis, Roy Laidlaw.