Fifty Candles
Synopsis
Sentenced to be deported from Hawaii, Hung Chin Chung pledges twenty years of service to Henry Drew to escape the certain death that awaits him in China. Rage at his humiliation and inability to marry as a free man smolders in him throughout his servitude, near the end of which he sails to San Francisco with the Drew family. Also on board is Ralph Coolidge, who tries to retrieve from Drew his share of their gold mine, and who loves Drew's secretary, Mary-Will Tellfair. Shortly after their arrival, Henry Drew is murdered; suspicion falls on Ralph, the owner of the murder weapon, a curious Chinese dagger; but subsequent events lead Hung Chin Chung to confess to the crime.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 11, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irvin Willat
- Screenplay & Story
- L.V. Jefferson, H. Thompson Rich, Earl Derr Biggers
- Original Title
- Fifty Candles
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Irvin V. Willat Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irvin Willat
L.V. Jefferson, H. Thompson Rich, Earl Derr Biggers
Department Leadership Roster
Irvin Willat
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fifty Candles
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fifty Candles about?
Sentenced to be deported from Hawaii, Hung Chin Chung pledges twenty years of service to Henry Drew to escape the certain death that awaits him in China. Rage at his humiliation and inability to marry as a free man smolders in him throughout his servitude, near the end of which he sails to San Francisco with the Drew family. Also on board is Ralph Coolidge, who tries to retrieve from Drew his share of their gold mine, and who loves Drew's secretary, Mary-Will Tellfair. Shortly after their arrival, Henry Drew is murdered; suspicion falls on Ralph, the owner of the murder weapon, a curious Chinese dagger; but subsequent events lead Hung Chin Chung to confess to the crime.
Who directed Fifty Candles?
Fifty Candles was directed by Irvin Willat.
Who stars in Fifty Candles?
The principal cast of Fifty Candles includes Bertram Grassby, Marjorie Daw, Ruth King, Wade Boteler, William A. Carroll.
When was Fifty Candles released and how long is it?
Fifty Candles was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Is Fifty Candles based on a book or true story?
Fifty Candles is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Earl Derr Biggers".