Revenge
Synopsis
Easterner Alva Leigh arrives in the mining town of Magnet just after her fiancé, Donald Jaffray, has been murdered. Because Alva has sworn vengeance, "Sudden" Duncan, the real murderer, accuses Donald's partner, Dick Randall, of the crime. Knowing that Dick is planning a journey across the desert, Duncan fills his canteen with poison, but Alva, who also is determined to kill Dick, drills a hole in the canteen so that the water will drain out. After Dick's departure, Alva learns from "Tiger Lil'," who is jealous of Duncan's attention to the Eastern newcomer, that it was Duncan who killed Donald. Frantic, Alva immediately mounts a horse and rides into the desert to save the man she now recognizes as her true love. Tiger Lil' shoots Duncan in a dance hall quarrel, and Alva marries Dick.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 25, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tod Browning
- Screenplay & Story
- H.P. Keeler, William Parker
- Original Title
- Revenge
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Metro Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tod Browning
H.P. Keeler, William Parker
Department Leadership Roster
Tod Browning
Director
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What is Revenge about?
Easterner Alva Leigh arrives in the mining town of Magnet just after her fiancé, Donald Jaffray, has been murdered. Because Alva has sworn vengeance, "Sudden" Duncan, the real murderer, accuses Donald's partner, Dick Randall, of the crime. Knowing that Dick is planning a journey across the desert, Duncan fills his canteen with poison, but Alva, who also is determined to kill Dick, drills a hole in the canteen so that the water will drain out. After Dick's departure, Alva learns from "Tiger Lil'," who is jealous of Duncan's attention to the Eastern newcomer, that it was Duncan who killed Donald. Frantic, Alva immediately mounts a horse and rides into the desert to save the man she now recognizes as her true love. Tiger Lil' shoots Duncan in a dance hall quarrel, and Alva marries Dick.
Who directed Revenge?
Revenge was directed by Tod Browning.
Who stars in Revenge?
The principal cast of Revenge includes Edith Storey, Wheeler Oakman, Ralph Lewis, Alberta Ballard, Charles West.
When was Revenge released and how long is it?
Revenge was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.