The Promise(1917)
The Promise Synopsis
After an argument with his father, in which he is accused of stealing, Bill Carmody leaves home. His girlfriend Ethel is mad at him because of his carousing. So he heads out West, but he gets in a railroad accident and saves the life of Appleton, who owns a lumber mill. To reward Bill, Appleton gives him a job, and it doesn't take him long to discern that Buck Moncrossen, the camp boss, is crooked.
The Promise (1917) is a romance and drama film directed by Fred J. Balshofer, released on February 19, 1917 with a runtime of 50m. It stars Harold Lockwood, May Allison, Lester Cuneo and Paul Willis.
- Director:
- Fred J. Balshofer
- Writers:
- Fred J. Balshofer, Richard V. Spencer, James B. Hendryx
- Production:
- Yorke Film Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Promise Cast & Crew
Main cast
Harold Lockwood
as Bill Carmody
May Allison
as Ethel Manton
Lester Cuneo
as Buck Moncrossen
Paul Willis
as Charlie Manton
Lillian Hayward
as Mrs. Appleton
- W.H. Bainbridge
W.H. Bainbridge
as D.S. Appleton
George Fisher
as St. Ledger
Leota Lorraine
as Miss Baker
John Steppling
as Fallon
Gibson Gowland
as Stromberg
Key crew
Directed by Fred J. Balshofer, written by Fred J. Balshofer, Richard V. Spencer and James B. Hendryx.
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The Promise – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Promise?
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The main cast of The Promise (1917) includes Harold Lockwood, May Allison, Lester Cuneo, Paul Willis and Lillian Hayward. The film was directed by Fred J. Balshofer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Promise released?
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The Promise was released on February 19, 1917 and runs for 50m.