'Blue Blazes' Rawden (1918): cast, story & where to watch
1918 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1918, 'Blue Blazes' Rawden is a drama and western film directed by William S. Hart, running about 51 minutes.
What it’s about. Rawden, a lumberjack in the North woods, fights with crooked dance hall owner 'Ladyfingers' Hilgard over the affections of Babette DuFresne. Hilgard is killed. When Hilgard's mother and younger brother arrive in the remote logging town, Rawden attempts to ease their suffering by creating the fiction that Hilgard had been a well-loved man who died naturally. But when young Eric Hilgard learns the truth of his brother's death, he comes gunning for Rawden.
Who’s in it. 'Blue Blazes' Rawden stars William S. Hart as Blue Blazes Rawden, Maude George as Babette DuFresne, Robert McKim as 'Ladyfingers' Hilgard and Gertrude Claire as Mother Hilgard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, 'Blue Blazes' Rawden has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 'Blue Blazes' Rawden page.
If you liked it. Fans of 'Blue Blazes' Rawden tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 'Blue Blazes' Rawden (1918)?
- In US, 'Blue Blazes' Rawden is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 'Blue Blazes' Rawden worth watching?
- 'Blue Blazes' Rawden holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 'Blue Blazes' Rawden?
- 'Blue Blazes' Rawden stars William S. Hart, Maude George, Robert McKim, Gertrude Claire and Robert Gordon.
- When was 'Blue Blazes' Rawden released?
- 'Blue Blazes' Rawden was released in 1918, with a runtime of about 51 minutes.
