This gem is presented by Silent Hall of Fame. Please visit https://silent-hall-of-fame.org/ to support our non-profit mission and the legacy of silent movie stars by making a tax deductible contribution. FEEL FREE TO FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @SilentFilmGems 'Blue Blazes' Rawden is a drama about lumberjack country. This film illustrates the work of Jack Hoxie, a star of Silent Hall of Fame. A tough lumberjack is challenged by a saloon owner and kills him, winning the property and the former owner's girlfriend. Later the killed man's mother arrives and the new boss has to confront his demons as he is forced to invent false stories. In this film Jack Hoxie still goes by the name Hart Hoxie, which he would change the following year, 1919, to become one of the most famous luminaries of Westerns. Directed by William S. Hart Produced by Artcraft Pictures Corporation Scenario by J.G. Hawks Cinematography Joseph H. August Starring William S. Hart, Robert McKim, Jack Hoxie, Gertrude Claire, Maude George Distributed by Paramount Pictures Release date February 1, 1918 Running time 51 min. Country United States Language Silent, English intertitles Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976: "Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."