West of the Water Tower

West of the Water Tower is a 1923 American silent comedy drama film produced by Famous Players–Lasky and distributed by Paramount Pictures. It was directed by Rollin S. Sturgeon and is based on the novel of the same name by Homer Croy. Glenn Hunter and May McAvoy are the stars of this film.[1][2]

West of the Water Tower
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Directed byRollin S. Sturgeon
Written byLucien Hubbard (adaptation)
Doris Schroeder (scenario)
Based onWest of the Water Tower
by Homer Croy
Produced byAdolph Zukor
Jesse Lasky
StarringGlenn Hunter
May McAvoy
Ernest Torrence
George Fawcett
CinematographyHarry B. Harris
Distributed byParamount Pictures
Release date
  • December 30, 1923 (1923-12-30) (New York City)
Running time
8 reels; 7,432 feet
CountryUnited States
LanguageSilent (English intertitles)

Plot

As described in a film magazine review,[3] Guy Plummer, the son of the small town's orthodox, narrow minded clergyman, becomes involved in a love affair with Bee Chew, the daughter of a wealthy atheist. They wed in secret through the aid of Cod Dugan, a poolroom operator. When Bee is about to become a mother, the two are unable to provide proof of the marriage. She goes away and later returns with the baby. Guy tells his father, who then admits that he, too, similarly sinned in his youth and decides to give up his pulpit. In the end, Guy wins back the favorable opinion of his neighbors, the existence of the marriage is proven, and the young couple find happiness.

Cast

Preservation

With no copies of West of the Water Tower located in any film archives,[4] it is a lost film.

References
  1. Progressive Silent Film List: West of the Water Tower at silentera.com
  2. The American Film Institute Catalog Feature Films: 1921-30, The American Film Institute, c.1971
  3. Pardy, George T. (January 12, 1924). "Box Office Reviews: West of the Water Tower". Exhibitors Trade Review. New York: Exhibitors Review Publishing Corporation. 15 (8): 21. Retrieved June 29, 2022. Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  4. The Library of Congress American Silent Feature Film Survival Catalog: West of the Water Tower
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