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Channing of the Northwest

Film Information:
Production: Not Available;

Premiere: Not Available;
Released: May, 1922;
Production/Distribution Companies: Selznick/Select;
Director: Ralph Ince;
From a story by John Willard;
Photography: Jack Brown;
Scenario: Edward J Montagne;
Running time: unknown(lost);
Not available on VHS or DVD;

Cast: Eugene O'Brien as Channing; Gladden James as Jim Franey; Norma Shearer as Jess Driscoll; James Seeley as Tom Driscoll; Pat Hartigan as Sport McCool; Nita Naldi as Cicily Varden; Harry Lee as McCool's man; J. W. Johnston as Buddy; C. Coulter as Channing's uncle;

Reviews:

Mary Kelly in Moving Picture World, June 17, 1922: "The picture works up to a climax that is done with remarkable smoothness and an undercurrent of suspense, the more effective because of its subtlety. There is the scene of the bootlegger hiding in the girl's cabin. Norma Shearer's acting in this rather strenuous situation is exceptionally clever. Her personal charm is a factor that will be recognized, too."

Lawrence Reid in the Motion Picture News, May 6, 1922: "Norma Shearer lends a fragrant charm and emotional capabilities of a high order to the role of the heroine. It is a simple and obvious story on an old theme. And because it is well done it should excite interest for those who never tire of the mounted."

Notes/Trivia:
Norma had a brief fling with Eugene O'Brien during the making of this movie. O'Brien was popular for a brief time in the early twenties, when this movie was made.