The Shepherd of the Hills (lost silent drama film; 1919)
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Status: Lost
The Shepherd of the Hills is a 1919 drama film directed by Louis F. Gottschalk and Harold Bell Wright. It was produced by the Clune Film Company. The film is adapted from the novel of the same name. The story follows a man who arrives in the Ozarks to atone for the wrongdoing of his son.
Background
Harold Bell Wright wrote the novel, The Shepherd of the Hills in 1907. It would go on to sell over a million copies, be adapted to the stage, and have multiple film adaptations created.[1]
Production
Author Harold Bell Wright was heavily involved in the production of the film and even made casting decisions, choosing his neighbor Cathrine Curtis as the lead actress.[2][3]
Availability
The film was based on a novel that was incredibly popular at the time of release and had a wide release. Turner Classic Movies has an entry for it in it's movie database.[4] It is conceivable that a print of the film still exists in either a film archive or in a private collection considering its cultural impact.
Gallery
Film still used as promotional material.
Film still.
Likely a magazine ad for the film.
Newspaper ad for the film.
Newspaper ad for the film.
References
- ↑ The Shepherd of the Hills. The History of the Shepherd of the Hills
- ↑ "The Eyes of the World". The Daily Ardmoreite. June 22, 1918.
- ↑ "Coming to the Grand". The Topeka Daily Capital. March 15, 1919.
- ↑ Tuner Classic Movies. The Shepheard of the Hills