The Forbidden Valley (1920): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1920 · Film · ★ 8

Released in 1920, The Forbidden Valley is a drama film directed by J. Stuart Blackton, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. A feud has been raging between the Lee and Mitchell families, in the forbidden valley of the Kentucky hills. The lone survivors are Ben Lee, his granddaughter Morning Glory and a young Mitchell boy who is given refuge by minister Dominie Jones. Fifteen years pass and Jack Winslow, a surveyor, comes to the valley and falls in love with Morning Glory. Their romance is opposed by Dave, a young half-wit who also loves Morning Glory and, out of jealousy, makes several attempts on Jack's life. When Jack is suspected of being the last surviving Mitchell, Morning Glory, acting in accordance with her family code of honor, shoots and wounds him. Soon after, Jones reappears and explains that Dave is the real Mitchell heir, thus clearing the path for Jack and Morning Glory's reconciliation.
Who’s in it. The Forbidden Valley stars May McAvoy as Morning Glory, Bruce Gordon as Jack Winslow, William R. Dunn as Dave and Charles Kent as Ben Lee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Forbidden Valley sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Forbidden Valley page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Forbidden Valley tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
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- Where can I watch The Forbidden Valley (1920)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Forbidden Valley change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Forbidden Valley worth watching?
- The Forbidden Valley holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Forbidden Valley?
- The Forbidden Valley stars May McAvoy, Bruce Gordon, William R. Dunn, Charles Kent and Warren Chandler.
- When was The Forbidden Valley released?
- The Forbidden Valley was released in 1920, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.