The Darkening Trail (1915): cast, story & where to watch
1915 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1915, The Darkening Trail is a drama and western film directed by William S. Hart, running about 54 minutes.
What it’s about. Yukon Ed has asked saloon owner Ruby McGraw to marry him several times, and has been turned down each time. However, she falls for Jack Sturgess, a no-account who has seduced and abandoned a poor young girl and is escaping from his father's anger. She takes up with Jack to Ed's dismay, and soon the thing that Ed feared would happen does happen.
Who’s in it. The Darkening Trail stars William S. Hart as Yukon Ed, Enid Markey as Ruby McGraw, Nona Thomas as Ruth Wells and Milton Ross as Mr. Wells, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Darkening Trail has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Darkening Trail page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Darkening Trail tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Darkening Trail (1915)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Darkening Trail change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Darkening Trail worth watching?
- The Darkening Trail holds an audience score of 6.5 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 The Darkening Trail?
- The Darkening Trail stars William S. Hart, Enid Markey, Nona Thomas, Milton Ross and Louise Glaum.
- When was The Darkening Trail released?
- The Darkening Trail was released in 1915, with a runtime of about 54 minutes.