The Highest Trump
“Richard Paget braves death as a traitor at hands of a girl he loves to expiate wrongs done to country by his dead brother- duty seals lips when one word might have absolved him.”
Synopsis
Secret Service officer Richard Paget receives a letter from his twin brother John imploring him to take over his identity after he commits suicide, so that Richard can subvert the plans made by the airplane company which John had financed, to make defective planes for the United States to use in the war.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 3, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Young
- Screenplay & Story
- Frances Guihan, L.V. Jefferson, Earle Williams
- Original Title
- The Highest Trump
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Vitagraph Company of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Young
Frances Guihan, L.V. Jefferson, Earle Williams
Department Leadership Roster
James Young
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Highest Trump about?
Secret Service officer Richard Paget receives a letter from his twin brother John imploring him to take over his identity after he commits suicide, so that Richard can subvert the plans made by the airplane company which John had financed, to make defective planes for the United States to use in the war.
Who directed The Highest Trump?
The Highest Trump was directed by James Young.
Who stars in The Highest Trump?
The principal cast of The Highest Trump includes Earle Williams, Grace Darmond, Ronald Byram, John Cossar, Clarence Geldart.
When was The Highest Trump released and how long is it?
The Highest Trump was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Highest Trump?
The Highest Trump holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).