By the Sun's Rays(1914)
By the Sun's Rays Synopsis
The earliest surviving film featuring Lon Chaney in a major role, By the Sun's Ray's was but one of several 2-reel westerns starring the florid Murdock MacQuarrie. MacQuarrie plays a detective investigating a series of gold shipment robberies. Along the way, he falls for a mine superintendent's pretty daughter (Agnes Vernon), much to the dismay of a sullen mine office clerk (Chaney), who is also smitten with the girl...
By the Sun's Rays (1914) is a western and action film directed by Charles Giblyn, released on July 21, 1914 with a runtime of 11m. It stars Murdock MacQuarrie, Lon Chaney, Seymour Hastings and Agnes Vernon. Viewers rate it 4.8 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Charles Giblyn
- Production:
- Nestor Film Company
- Status:
- Released
By the Sun's Rays Cast & Crew
Main cast
Murdock MacQuarrie
as John Murdock, the Detective
Lon Chaney
as Frank Lawler, the Clerk
- Seymour Hastings
Seymour Hastings
as John Davis - Supt. of Mines
Agnes Vernon
as Dora Davis - John's Daughter
Richard Rosson
as The Bandit (as Dick Rosson)
Eddie Lyons
as Undetermined Role (unconfirmed / uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Charles Giblyn.
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By the Sun's Rays Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.8/10 from 14 ratings.
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By the Sun's Rays – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch By the Sun's Rays online?
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By the Sun's Rays (1914) is available to stream on FlixFling, and to rent or buy from FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in By the Sun's Rays?
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The main cast of By the Sun's Rays (1914) includes Murdock MacQuarrie, Lon Chaney, Seymour Hastings, Agnes Vernon and Richard Rosson. The film was directed by Charles Giblyn. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was By the Sun's Rays released?
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By the Sun's Rays was released on July 21, 1914 and runs for 11m.
Is By the Sun's Rays worth watching?
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By the Sun's Rays (1914) holds an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.