About this movie
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...
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Quick facts
Year
1914
Runtime
11m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 4.8/10
Votes
14
Genre
Western, Action
Director
Language
EN
Cast
undercover
gold mine
bandit
silent film
outlaw gang
short film
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Questions about By the Sun's Rays
How long is By the Sun's Rays?
By the Sun's Rays has a runtime of 11m ( and 11 minutes).
Who directed By the Sun's Rays?
By the Sun's Rays was directed by Charles Giblyn and released in 1914.
What genre is By the Sun's Rays?
By the Sun's Rays is a Western, Action film (1914).
Who stars in By the Sun's Rays?
The cast of By the Sun's Rays includes Murdock MacQuarrie, Lon Chaney, Seymour Hastings, Agnes Vernon, Richard Rosson.
What is the TMDB rating for By the Sun's Rays?
By the Sun's Rays has a TMDB rating of 4.8/10 based on 14 votes.
