By the Sun's Rays
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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Movie Details
- Original Title: By the Sun's Rays
- Genres: Western, Action
- Release Date: 1914-07-21
- Runtime: 11 minutes
- Rating: 4.8/10 (12 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Nestor Film Company
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.7174
- Languages: No Language
Cast & Crew
Murdock MacQuarrie
as John Murdock, the Detective
Lon Chaney
as Frank Lawler, the Clerk
Seymour Hastings
as John Davis - Supt. of Mines
Agnes Vernon
as Dora Davis - John's Daughter
Richard Rosson
as The Bandit (as Dick Rosson)
Eddie Lyons
as Undetermined Role (unconfirmed / uncredited)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is By the Sun's Rays?▼
By the Sun's Rays is a Western, Action movie directed by . It was released on 1914-07-21.
Who are the main actors in By the Sun's Rays?▼
The main cast includes Murdock MacQuarrie, Lon Chaney, Seymour Hastings, Agnes Vernon, Richard Rosson, .
Where can I watch By the Sun's Rays online?▼
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Is By the Sun's Rays based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of By the Sun's Rays?▼
By the Sun's Rays has an IMDb rating of 4.8/10 based on 12 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of By the Sun's Rays?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for By the Sun's Rays?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Nestor Film Company. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was By the Sun's Rays filmed?▼
By the Sun's Rays was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is By the Sun's Rays?▼
The total runtime of By the Sun's Rays is 11 minutes.
Is By the Sun's Rays suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to By the Sun's Rays?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to By the Sun's Rays.
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