By the Sun's Rays poster
Where to stream

By the Sun's Rays

4.8191411mMovieWesternAction

The earliest surviving film featuring Lon Chaney in a major role, By the Sun's Ray's was but one of several 2-reel westerns starring the florid Murdock MacQuarrie. MacQuarrie plays a detective investigating a series of gold shipment…

DirectorCharles Giblyn

Where to watch

Not available in India
Streaming in 2 other countries

By the Sun's Rays isn't on any streaming service in India right now, but it's available in Canada, United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Charles Giblyn

MMMurdock MacQuarrie
Murdock MacQuarrie
John Murdock, the Detective
LCLon Chaney
Lon Chaney
Frank Lawler, the Clerk
SH
Seymour Hastings
John Davis - Supt. of Mines
AVAgnes Vernon
Agnes Vernon
Dora Davis - John's Daughter
RRRichard Rosson
Richard Rosson
The Bandit (as Dick Rosson)
ELEddie Lyons
Eddie Lyons
Undetermined Role (unconfirmed / uncredited)

More from Murdock MacQuarrie · Lead actor

Modern Times
Modern Times
1936 · 8.3
Bride of Frankenstein
Bride of Frankenstein
1935 · 7.5
Cat People
Cat People
1942 · 6.9
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
1931 · 7.2
Brigham Young
Brigham Young
1940 · 4.6
At the Circus
At the Circus
1939 · 6.4
The Mummy's Hand
The Mummy's Hand
1940 · 5.7
Wild Girl
Wild Girl
1932 · 6.2
Fury
Fury
1936 · 7.5
Woman of the Year
Woman of the Year
1942 · 7.0
See all fromMurdock MacQuarrie

More from Lon Chaney · Co-star actor

The Phantom of the Opera
The Phantom of the Opera
1925 · 7.1
All the Brothers Were Valiant
All the Brothers Were Valiant
1923 · 8.0
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
1923 · 6.5
Victory
Victory
1919 · 6.2
Bondage
Bondage
1917
The Unknown
The Unknown
1927 · 7.6
Treasure Island
Treasure Island
1920 · 7.0
The Trap
The Trap
1922 · 5.8
Riddle Gawne
Riddle Gawne
1918
He Who Gets Slapped
He Who Gets Slapped
1924 · 7.6
See all fromLon Chaney

More from Charles Giblyn · Director

Singing River
Singing River
1920 · 10.0
Sunshine Nan
Sunshine Nan
1918
Peck's Bad Girl
Peck's Bad Girl
1918
The Mountain Woman
The Mountain Woman
1921 · 10.0
Know Your Men
Know Your Men
1921 · 7.0
Honor Thy Name
Honor Thy Name
1916
The Price She Paid
The Price She Paid
1917
Let's Get a Divorce
Let's Get a Divorce
1918
The Honeymoon
The Honeymoon
1917
A Woman's Woman
A Woman's Woman
1922
See all fromCharles Giblyn

More like this

Pale Rider
Pale Rider
1985 · 7.2
The Unholy Trinity
The Unholy Trinity
2025 · 6.3
The Great Train Robbery
The Great Train Robbery
1903 · 7.0
Mackenna's Gold
Mackenna's Gold
1969 · 6.6
Gunfight at Rio Bravo
Gunfight at Rio Bravo
2023 · 6.5
North to Alaska
North to Alaska
1960 · 6.5
Gunslingers
Gunslingers
2025 · 6.0
The Magnificent Seven
The Magnificent Seven
1960 · 7.5
Old Henry
Old Henry
2021 · 7.3
Gunless
Gunless
2010 · 6.4
100 Rifles
100 Rifles
1969 · 5.9
Way Out West
Way Out West
1937 · 7.1

By the Sun's Rays — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams By the Sun's Rays?

By the Sun's Rays isn't on any streaming service in India yet, but it's available in Canada and United States. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is By the Sun's Rays on Netflix?

No, By the Sun's Rays is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026.

Is By the Sun's Rays on Amazon Prime Video?

No, By the Sun's Rays isn't on Amazon Prime Video in India right now.

Where can I watch By the Sun's Rays for free?

By the Sun's Rays isn't streaming in India yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.