The Roof Tree (1921): cast, story & where to watch
1921 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1921, The Roof Tree is a drama and romance film directed by John Francis Dillon, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. When Sally McTurk's husband is murdered, her brother Ken Thornton goes into hiding and winds up in a small mountain community, using a phony name. He's taken in by a local family, the Harpers. A mutual attraction soon develops between Thornton and the family's daughter, Dorothy, but a local bully who has designs of his own on Dorothy sets out to have Ken killed.
Who’s in it. The Roof Tree stars William Russell as Ken Thornton, Florence Deshon as Sally McTurk, Sylvia Breamer as Dorothy Harper and William Robert Daly as Caleb Harper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Roof Tree sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Roof Tree page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Roof Tree tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Roof Tree (1921)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Roof Tree change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Roof Tree worth watching?
- The Roof Tree holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Roof Tree?
- The Roof Tree stars William Russell, Florence Deshon, Sylvia Breamer, William Robert Daly and Arthur Morrison.
- When was The Roof Tree released?
- The Roof Tree was released in 1921, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.