The Firing Line
Synopsis
Sheila Cardross Malcourt shares only a loveless marriage with Louis Malcourt, but is unwilling to divorce him even to marry the man she really loves, for fear of hurting her foster parents. Instead, she stifles her feelings for Garry Hamil and strives to maintain her marriage. But when tragedy ensues, she finds herself faced with a new dilemma.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 6, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Maigne
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert W. Chambers, Clara Beranger
- Original Title
- The Firing Line
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Maigne
Robert W. Chambers, Clara Beranger
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Maigne
Director
Clara Beranger
Writer
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Firing Line
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What is The Firing Line about?
Sheila Cardross Malcourt shares only a loveless marriage with Louis Malcourt, but is unwilling to divorce him even to marry the man she really loves, for fear of hurting her foster parents. Instead, she stifles her feelings for Garry Hamil and strives to maintain her marriage. But when tragedy ensues, she finds herself faced with a new dilemma.
Who directed The Firing Line?
The Firing Line was directed by Charles Maigne.
Who stars in The Firing Line?
The principal cast of The Firing Line includes Irene Castle, David Powell, Gladys Coburn, Anne Cornwall, J.H. Gilmour.
When was The Firing Line released and how long is it?
The Firing Line was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Is The Firing Line based on a book or true story?
The Firing Line is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert W. Chambers".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Firing Line?
The Firing Line holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).