Burning Words (1923): cast, story & where to watch
1923 · Film · ★ 6.5

Released in 1923, Burning Words is an action, adventure, drama and western film directed by Stuart Paton, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. David Darby and his younger brother Ross are both members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Ross is accused of murdering Slip Martin, but David doesn't believe his brother committed the murder and, not wanting to see him executed, takes the blame himself.
Who’s in it. Burning Words stars Roy Stewart as David Darby, Laura La Plante as Mary Malcolm, Harold Goodwin as Ross Darby and Edith Yorke as Mother Darby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Burning Words 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 Burning Words page.
If you liked it. Fans of Burning Words tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Burning Words (1923)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Burning Words change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Burning Words worth watching?
- Burning Words holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure, drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Burning Words?
- Burning Words stars Roy Stewart, Laura La Plante, Harold Goodwin, Edith Yorke and Alfred Fisher.
- When was Burning Words released?
- Burning Words was released in 1923, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.