Elam Harnish, known as "Burning Daylight," is a leader among the men of Circle City, Alaska in the days before the gold rush. Nell, a dance hall girl, loves Harnish, though he has never offered her anything but friendship. Harnish's hunch that the big strike is coming soon proves true, and he throws himself into the frenzy of activity that follows, staking claims and eventually accumulating eleven million dollars. Harnish leaves Alaska for San Francisco without knowing that Nell has killed herself because of his departure. -From TCM.com Database, powered by the AFI.
Credits
Burning Daylight: The Adventures of 'Burning Daylight' in Alaska Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Elmer Clifton
He was 24, 59 years old when he died
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as Charley Bates |
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Hobart Bosworth
He was 47, 76 years old when he died
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as Elam Harnish, aka 'Burning Daylight' |
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Jack Conway
He was 27, 65 years old when he died
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as Joe Hines |
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J. Charles Haydon
He was 39, 68 years old when he died
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as Elijah |
Burning Daylight: The Adventures of 'Burning Daylight' in Alaska Crew
| Name |
Department |
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George W. Hill as Director of Photography. He was 19 (39) years old when He died
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Camera |
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Jack London as Novel. He was 38 (40) years old when He died
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Writing |
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Hobart Bosworth as Director. He was 47 (76) years old when He died
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Directing |
