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The Virginian (1923) is a silent film based upon the Owen Wister novel The Virginian and adapted from the popular 1904 theatrical play Wister had collaborated on with playwright Kirke La Shelle. The film stars Kenneth Harlan as the Virginian and Russell Simpson as Trampas and was directed by Tom Forman. With the advent of talkies, the film was soon overshadowed by the 1929 motion picture The Virginian with Gary Cooper and Walter Huston.
Original Release
09/30/1923
US Release
09/30/1923
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Kenneth Harlan | The Virginian |
| Florence Vidor | Molly Wood (Woods in credits) / Molly Wood |
| Russell Simpson | Trampas |
| Pat O'Malley | Steve |
| Raymond Hatton | Shorty |
| Milton Ross | Judge Henry |
| Sam Allen | Uncle Hughie (Hughey in credits) / Uncle Hughie |
| Bert Hadley | Spanish Ed |
| Fred Gamble | Fat Drummer |
| Cammilla Johnson | Little Girl |
Directors
Writers
Louis D. Lighton, Hope Loring, Owen Wister
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Kenneth Harlan | The Virginian |
| Florence Vidor | Molly Wood (Woods in credits) / Molly Wood |
| Russell Simpson | Trampas |
| Pat O'Malley | Steve |
| Raymond Hatton | Shorty |
| Milton Ross | Judge Henry |
| Sam Allen | Uncle Hughie (Hughey in credits) / Uncle Hughie |
| Bert Hadley | Spanish Ed |
| Fred Gamble | Fat Drummer |
| Cammilla Johnson | Little Girl |
| Lon Poff | Shorty's Chum |
