01 Wheeler Oakman appears in this silent drama about a mixed-race outcast who finds unexpected purpose protecting a group of settlers from a devastating forest fire.
Directed by Charles A. Taylor · 1h 00m
6 Best Wheeler Oakman Movies
By Vlad Zakh · May 8, 2026
Wheeler Oakman brought a rugged, versatile presence to Hollywood silent and early sound film and appeared across Westerns, dramas and crime pictures. Back to God’s Country flees Arctic conditions with a dangerous criminal on the trail, The Virgin of Stamboul rescues a woman from forced marriage in Istanbul, Outside the Law jeopardises a reformed criminal’s attempt to go straight, and The Half Breed finds purpose protecting settlers. Hell’s Hinges and The Spoilers round out the list.
01 
02 Lon Chaney appears in this silent crime drama about a reformed criminal whose attempt to go straight is jeopardised by her former gang's scheme.
Directed by Tod Browning · 1h 16m · Rated NR
Where to watch
Rent or buy: Amazon Video
Rent or buy: Amazon Video
Rent or buy: Amazon Video
03 Wheeler Oakman appears in this silent adventure about an American adventurer who rescues a young woman from a forced marriage in the streets of Istanbul.
Directed by Tod Browning · 1h 10m
04 Wheeler Oakman features in this silent adventure about a woman and her husband who endure brutal Arctic conditions while fleeing a dangerous enemy.
Directed by David Hartford · 1h 13m · Rated NR
05 Jean Hersholt is in this silent western about a corrupt gunslinger whose life is transformed by his growing affection for a minister's devoted sister.
Directed by Charles Swickard · 1h 04m
Where to watch
Stream: Best Westerns Ever Amazon Channel
06 Kathlyn Williams appears in this silent western where rival gold mine claimants in the Alaskan frontier clash in an escalating battle over ownership.
Directed by Colin Campbell · 1h 50m
Streaming availability data from JustWatch, via TMDB. Availability changes often, so check the service before you plan a movie night.
You might also like
