Big Timber (1917): cast, story & where to watch
1917 · Film
Released in 1917, Big Timber is a romance film directed by William Desmond Taylor, running about 50 minutes. “Raging Forest Fires, Giant Logging Scenes, a Thrilling story, Two Big Stars- A Play You will Always Remember” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Stella Benton, a young society girl who has lost her beautiful voice through the death of her father, goes to live with her brother Charles, in the lumber camp. Charles Benton is having a struggle to make both ends meet, and when his cook quits, he makes his sister do the work for the hundred men in the lumber camp. Jack Fyfe, a neighboring lumber man, meets Stella and gradually falls in love with her, but love is not reciprocated. Seeing that she is being overworked, Fyfe offers to marry her, in spite of the fact that she does not love him. A child is born of this loveless marriage, and the couple are reasonably happy, until Walter Monahan, a wealthy lumberman, begins to make love to Stella.
Who’s in it. Big Timber stars Kathlyn Williams as Stella Benton, Wallace Reid as Jack Fife, Joe King as Walter Monahan and Alfred Paget as Charlie Benton, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Big Timber page.
If you liked it. Fans of Big Timber tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Big Timber (1917)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Big Timber change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Big Timber?
- Big Timber stars Kathlyn Williams, Wallace Reid, Joe King, Alfred Paget and Helen Bray.
- When was Big Timber released?
- Big Timber was released in 1917, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.