Man Under Cover
“Crook Story”
Synopsis
Paul Porter and his swindler friend Daddy Moffat visit Paul's hometown and find an old friend, Holt Langdon, local bank cashier, in trouble over oil investments. Because of his friendship and love for Langdon's sister, Margaret, Paul resolves to help him by robbing the bank. Finding Holt a victim of suicide inside the bank, he makes it appear that Holt died defending the premises. Paul determines to reform, and he aids Margaret by buying a local newspaper. When two confidence men induce the populace to invest in a fake oil well scheme, Paul and Daddy Moffat, with the help of lawyer Colonel Culpepper, start another phony oil well and force the confidence men to buy it out at a high price. Paul returns the townspeople's money and tells Margaret the story; she then agrees to marry him.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 4, 1922
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tod Browning
- Screenplay & Story
- Louis Victor Eytinge, Harvey Gates
- Original Title
- Man Under Cover
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 46m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tod Browning
Louis Victor Eytinge, Harvey Gates
Virgil Miller
Department Leadership Roster
Tod Browning
Director
Virgil Miller
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Man Under Cover
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Man Under Cover about?
Paul Porter and his swindler friend Daddy Moffat visit Paul's hometown and find an old friend, Holt Langdon, local bank cashier, in trouble over oil investments. Because of his friendship and love for Langdon's sister, Margaret, Paul resolves to help him by robbing the bank. Finding Holt a victim of suicide inside the bank, he makes it appear that Holt died defending the premises. Paul determines to reform, and he aids Margaret by buying a local newspaper. When two confidence men induce the populace to invest in a fake oil well scheme, Paul and Daddy Moffat, with the help of lawyer Colonel Culpepper, start another phony oil well and force the confidence men to buy it out at a high price. Paul returns the townspeople's money and tells Margaret the story; she then agrees to marry him.
Who directed Man Under Cover?
Man Under Cover was directed by Tod Browning.
Who stars in Man Under Cover?
The principal cast of Man Under Cover includes Herbert Rawlinson, George Hernandez, William Courtright, George Webb, Edwin B. Tilton.
When was Man Under Cover released and how long is it?
Man Under Cover was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 46m.