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The Eyes of the Totem is a film of genre Drama directed by W. S. Van Dyke released in USA on 15 may 1927 with Wanda Hawley

The Eyes of the Totem (1927)

The Eyes of the Totem
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Released in USA 15 may 1927
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Genres Drama
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Eyes of The Totem is a 1927 silent film directed by W.S. Van Dyke. It was one of three films produced by H.C. Weaver Studios in Tacoma, Washington between 1924-1928. Eyes of the Totem is the only known surviving film of the three. It was rediscovered in a New York City film vault in 2014. The restored version of the film premiered at the Rialto Theatre in Tacoma in September 2015.

The cast included well-known silent movie actors Tom Santschi, Wanda Hawley, and Gareth Hughes. The film was shot on location in and around the city of Tacoma as well as at the 50,000 square foot production stage built by Weaver in the Titlow Beach area. Many local historic sites are featured in the film, including the Winthrop Hotel, Annie Wright School, the Tacoma Totem Pole, and Thornewood Castle.

Synopsis

Mariam Hardy, young daughter Betty and husband Jim live in a log cabin in the desolate and frozen north, where Jim works their mining claim. Mariam longs for a normal life in the civilized world. Her husband returns one day with cash and the news that he has sold the claim. They board a steamer bound for Tacoma. Upon reaching the city, Jim is murdered and the cash is stolen by a mysterious steely-eyed stranger. Left penniless with a small child to care for, Mariam becomes a beggar. Over the years she becomes a respectable member of society, but she always keeps a watch for the eyes of the murderer. A chance encounter reveals his identity, leading to a violent confrontation.

Actors

Wanda Hawley

(Mariam Hardy)Tom Santschi

(Philip La Rue)Anne Cornwall

(Betty Hardy)Gareth Hughes

(Bruce Huston)Bert Woodruff

(Toby)W. S. Van Dyke

(the Police Chief)
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