The Face in the Dark
Synopsis
Jane Ridgeway, the daughter of retired Secret Service man Charles Ridgeway, has inherited her father's knack for solving crimes and puts her talent to work when her sweetheart, Richard Grant, is accused of robbing a bank. Her father, now a bank examiner, works in collusion with two thieves who are acquainted with a master criminal known only as "the Face in the Dark." When the evidence implicates her father in the robbery, Jane confronts him, and although Richard is released from jail, Ridgeway escapes. The two crooks lead him to the Face in the Dark, but as the two men are shaking hands, the place is raided by Secret Service agents who arrest the mysterious criminal and congratulate Ridgeway for his fine detective work. Jane is happily reunited with her sweetheart and her father.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 15, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hobart Henley
- Screenplay & Story
- Irvin S. Cobb
- Original Title
- The Face in the Dark
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Goldwyn Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hobart Henley
Irvin S. Cobb
Samuel Goldwyn
Department Leadership Roster
Hobart Henley
Director
Irvin S. Cobb
Writer
Samuel Goldwyn
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Face in the Dark
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Face in the Dark about?
Jane Ridgeway, the daughter of retired Secret Service man Charles Ridgeway, has inherited her father's knack for solving crimes and puts her talent to work when her sweetheart, Richard Grant, is accused of robbing a bank. Her father, now a bank examiner, works in collusion with two thieves who are acquainted with a master criminal known only as "the Face in the Dark." When the evidence implicates her father in the robbery, Jane confronts him, and although Richard is released from jail, Ridgeway escapes. The two crooks lead him to the Face in the Dark, but as the two men are shaking hands, the place is raided by Secret Service agents who arrest the mysterious criminal and congratulate Ridgeway for his fine detective work. Jane is happily reunited with her sweetheart and her father.
Who directed The Face in the Dark?
The Face in the Dark was directed by Hobart Henley.
Who stars in The Face in the Dark?
The principal cast of The Face in the Dark includes Mae Marsh, Niles Welch, Alec B. Francis.
When was The Face in the Dark released and how long is it?
The Face in the Dark was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.