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Lightning

Lightning

The Picturization Of The ZANE GREY STORY

1927 1h 10mWestern

A film adaptation of the Zane Grey novel of the same name.

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Synopsis

A film adaptation of the Zane Grey novel of the same name.

Behind it

James C. McKayDirectorZane GreyStoryGeorge StevensGeorge StevensCinematographyE. Fox WalkerCinematographyWinney WenstromCinematography

Cast

Jobyna RalstonJobyna RalstonMary Warren/Topsy
Robert FrazerRobert FrazerLee Stewart
Margaret LivingstonMargaret LivingstonDot Deal
Guinn 'Big Boy' WilliamsGuinn 'Big Boy' WilliamsCuth Stewart
Pat HarmonPat Harmon'Simon'
Lady BessLady Bess the Horse

Director

James C. McKay

Writer

Zane Grey

Release date

15 Jul 1927

Runtime

1h 10m

Studio

Tiffany Productions

Language

No Language

Country

United States of America

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