The Silent Man (1917): cast, story & where to watch
1917 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1917, The Silent Man is a western film directed by William S. Hart, running about 61 minutes.
What it’s about. A hard-working prospector enters the town of Bakeoven to stake his claim, only to have his rights stolen and his face on "Wanted" posters. He plans reprisal.
Who’s in it. The Silent Man stars William S. Hart as Budd Marr, Vola Vale as Betty Bryce, Robert McKim as Jack Pressley and Dorcas Matthews as Topaz Pressley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Silent Man has proved divisive with audiences.
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 The Silent Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Silent Man tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Silent Man (1917)?
- In US, The Silent Man is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Silent Man worth watching?
- The Silent Man holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Silent Man?
- The Silent Man stars William S. Hart, Vola Vale, Robert McKim, Dorcas Matthews and J.P. Lockney.
- When was The Silent Man released?
- The Silent Man was released in 1917, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.