The Daredevil
Synopsis
When Roberta Carruthers' father, Capt. Carruthers, is killed in France during the war, she comes to live in the US with her uncle. When she finds out that her uncle is under the impression that his brother had a son and not a daughter, she decides to disguise herself as a male, and calls herself Bob.
Top Cast
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Gail Kane
Roberta 'Bob' Carruthers
Norman Trevor
Gov. William Faulkner
Roy Applegate
Col. Robert Carruthers
Walter Hiers
'Buzz' Clendenning
W.W. Crimans
Capt. Henry Carruthers
Duncan McRae
Capt. Armand de Lassiles
Henry Sedley
Lt. Bourdon
Corene Uzzell
Patricia Whitworth
Walter Downing
Paul Von Hintze
Mildred Marsh
Sue Tomlinson
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 13, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francis J. Grandon
- Screenplay & Story
- J. Clarkson Miller, Maria Thompson Davies
- Original Title
- The Daredevil
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Gail Kane Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francis J. Grandon
J. Clarkson Miller, Maria Thompson Davies
Department Leadership Roster
Francis J. Grandon
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Daredevil
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Daredevil about?
When Roberta Carruthers' father, Capt. Carruthers, is killed in France during the war, she comes to live in the US with her uncle. When she finds out that her uncle is under the impression that his brother had a son and not a daughter, she decides to disguise herself as a male, and calls herself Bob.
Who directed The Daredevil?
The Daredevil was directed by Francis J. Grandon.
Who stars in The Daredevil?
The principal cast of The Daredevil includes Gail Kane, Norman Trevor, Roy Applegate, Walter Hiers, W.W. Crimans.
When was The Daredevil released and how long is it?
The Daredevil was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is The Daredevil based on a book or true story?
The Daredevil is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Maria Thompson Davies".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Daredevil?
The Daredevil holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).