The Tornado
Originally released in 1917. The Tornado is a western film. directed by John Ford. At just 30 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring John Ford, Jean Hathaway, and Peter Gerald
Synopsis
The Tornado mostly followed pulp Western formula -- bad guys hold up a town, take a girl hostage, and the hero rides to the rescue. But there were a couple of twists that made it seem more personal than the usual cowboy fare. Ford's Jack Dayton ... is known as "the No-Gun Man" because he faces the villains unarmed, anticipating the character played by James Stewart in George Marshall's 1939 Western comedy classic Destry Rides Again. Dayton is an immigrant who uses the reward money to bring over his mother (Jean Hathaway) from Ireland, a prototypically Fordian situation if there ever was one.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 3, 1917
108 years ago
Runtime
0h 30m
30 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Bison Motion Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Tornado about?
The Tornado mostly followed pulp Western formula -- bad guys hold up a town, take a girl hostage, and the hero rides to the rescue. But there were a couple of twists that made it seem more personal...
Who directed The Tornado?
The Tornado was directed by John Ford.
How long is The Tornado?
The Tornado has a runtime of 0 hours and 30 minutes (30 minutes total).
When was The Tornado released?
The Tornado was released on March 3, 1917 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Tornado?
The main cast of The Tornado includes John Ford, Jean Hathaway, Peter Gerald, Elsie Thornton, Duke Worne.