The Blinding Trail (1919): cast, story & where to watch
1919 · Film
Released in 1919, The Blinding Trail is a drama film directed by Paul Powell, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. Flighty Helen Halverson decides that she wants to marry Big Jim McKenzie, the boss of the logging camp her father owns, after he is temporarily blinded after he crashes his toboggan into a tree in order to avoid hitting Helen. She convinces her cousin Adele--who is actually also in love with Jim--to get him to propose. Jim's sight returns and he and Helen marry, but on the day their child is to be born, he goes blind again. Frustrated by being married to a blind man, Helen falls in love with his assistant Jean Du Bray. Complications ensue.
Who’s in it. The Blinding Trail stars Monroe Salisbury as Jim McKenzie, Claire Anderson as Helen Halverson, Helen Jerome Eddy as Adele Grey and Arthur Maude as Jean Du Grey, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Blinding Trail page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Blinding Trail tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Blinding Trail (1919)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Blinding Trail change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Blinding Trail?
- The Blinding Trail stars Monroe Salisbury, Claire Anderson, Helen Jerome Eddy, Arthur Maude and John Cook.
- When was The Blinding Trail released?
- The Blinding Trail was released in 1919, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.