The Darkening Trail
Seen it?1915 | 54 min | Western, Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Aimed squarely at western fans and people who like stories about real, flawed people. Leaves you with something to think about. Sits nicely alongside True Grit or Giant.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 54 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1915: an older pace and style.
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
Yukon Ed has asked saloon owner Ruby McGraw to marry him several times, and has been turned down each time. However, she falls for Jack Sturgess, a no-account who has seduced and abandoned a poor young girl and is escaping from his father's anger. She takes up with Jack to Ed's dismay, and soon the thing that Ed feared would happen does happen.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by William S. Hart
- William S. HartYukon Ed
- Enid MarkeyRuby McGraw
- Nona ThomasRuth Wells
- Milton RossMr. Wells
- Louise GlaumFanny
- George FisherJack Sturgess