The Headless Horseman(1922)
The Headless Horseman Synopsis
The village of Sleepy Hollow is getting ready to greet the new schoolteacher, Ichabod Crane, who is coming from New York. Crane has already heard of the village's legendary ghost, a headless horseman who is said to be searching for the head that he lost in battle. The schoolteacher has barely arrived when he begins to pursue the beautiful young heiress Katrina Van Tassel, angering Abraham Van Brunt, who is courting her. Crane's harsh, small-minded approach to teaching also turns some of the villagers against him. Soon there many who would like to see him leave the village altogether.
The Headless Horseman (1922) is a horror and adventure film directed by Edward D. Venturini, released on November 5, 1922 with a runtime of 1h 16m. It stars Will Rogers, Lois Meredith, Ben Hendricks Jr. and Charles E. Graham. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Edward D. Venturini
- Writers:
- Carl Stearns Clancy, Washington Irving
- Producers:
- Carl Stearns Clancy
- Production:
- Sleepy Hollow Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Headless Horseman (1922) Trailer
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The Headless Horseman Cast & Crew
Main cast
Will Rogers
as Ichabod crane
Lois Meredith
as Katrina Van Tassel
Ben Hendricks Jr.
as Abraham Van Brunt ('Brom Bones')
- Charles E. Graham
Charles E. Graham
as Hans Van Ripper
Mary Foy
as Dame Martling
- Bernard A. Reinold
Bernard A. Reinold
as Baltus Van Tassel ('Bernard Reinold')
- Downing Clarke
Downing Clarke
as Dominie Heckwelder
- Jerry Devine
Jerry Devine
as Adrian Van Ripper
James Sheridan
as Jethro Martling ('Sheridan Tansey')
- Kay McCausland
Kay McCausland
as Elsa Vanderdonck
- Nancy Chase
Nancy Chase
as Gretchen
Key crew
Directed by Edward D. Venturini, written by Carl Stearns Clancy and Washington Irving, produced by Carl Stearns Clancy.
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The Headless Horseman Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 10 ratings.
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The Headless Horseman – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Headless Horseman online?
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The Headless Horseman (1922) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Headless Horseman?
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The main cast of The Headless Horseman (1922) includes Will Rogers, Lois Meredith, Ben Hendricks Jr., Charles E. Graham and Mary Foy. The film was directed by Edward D. Venturini. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Headless Horseman released?
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The Headless Horseman was released on November 5, 1922 and runs for 1h 16m.
Is The Headless Horseman worth watching?
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The Headless Horseman (1922) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Headless Horseman?
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Yes. The official The Headless Horseman trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.