- Burning Daylight is a 1928 American silent Western film directed by Charles Brabin. The film stars Milton Sills in the title role as "Burning Daylight" and Doris Kenyon as Frederica Brent.
- Plot: The narrative is based on the 1910 novel Burning Daylight by renowned American author Jack London. It tells the story of Elam Harnish, an exceptionally wealthy gold prospector from the Yukon, known for his relentless ambition and nicknamed "Burning Daylight." After amassing a vast fortune during the Klondike Gold Rush, he moves to San Francisco and attempts to navigate the world of high finance. He is eventually cheated out of his wealth by unscrupulous business associates. The plot typically follows his efforts to reclaim his fortune and his romantic entanglement.
- Production: Produced by First National Pictures, this 1928 version was the third cinematic adaptation of Jack London's novel. Previous adaptations included a 1914 film starring William S. Hart and a 1920 version starring Harry Carey. The film was released near the end of the silent film era, just before the widespread adoption of synchronized sound in motion pictures.
- Cast:
- Milton Sills as Elam Harnish ("Burning Daylight")
- Doris Kenyon as Frederica Brent
- Arthur Stone as Mat
- Paul Nicholson as Prince
- C.E. Anderson as Dan McDonald
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