Back to the Woods (1918): cast, story & where to watch
1918 · Film
Released in 1918, Back to the Woods is a comedy and drama film directed by George Irving, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Daughter of an Eastern lumber king, Stephanie Trent travels in the guise of a schoolteacher to the logging village of Trentsville to search for "a real man." There she meets Jimmy Raymond, a young novelist posing as a local while writing his story. When Stephanie comes to Jimmy's cabin to report a supposed plot against him, he acts as though he intends to assault her. She nearly throws herself out the window but is stopped by Jimmy, who explains that he is working on a novel and merely wanted to determine a young girl's reactions. In retaliation, she orders that he be kidnapped and held in a nearby cabin, but remorsefully nurses him back to health when he is shot trying to escape.
Who’s in it. Back to the Woods stars Mabel Normand as Stephanie Trent, Herbert Rawlinson as Jimmy Raymond, T. Henderson Murray as Stephen J. Trent and Arthur Housman as Bill Andrews, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Back to the Woods page.
If you liked it. Fans of Back to the Woods tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Back to the Woods (1918)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Back to the Woods change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Back to the Woods?
- Back to the Woods stars Mabel Normand, Herbert Rawlinson, T. Henderson Murray, Arthur Housman and James Laffey.