The Shadow on the Wall
Synopsis
George Walters is a youth who is dominated by Bleary, a heartless bully, who forces him to pose as the son of millionaire George Warring, kidnapped as a baby. The missing son had a twin brother who had recently died, but a painting of the shadow of the late son is on one wall. Walters' shadow matches this painting perfectly, establishing him as the missing son to the Warring family. Walters falls in love with Warring's daughter Lucia and finds that the family attorney Glaxton is slowly poisoning the old man.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1925
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- B. Reeves Eason
- Screenplay & Story
- Henry McCarty
- Original Title
- The Shadow on the Wall
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Gotham Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
B. Reeves Eason
Henry McCarty, J. Breckenridge Ellis
Ray June
Department Leadership Roster
Henry McCarty
Screenplay
Ray June
Director of Photography
B. Reeves Eason
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Shadow on the Wall
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What is The Shadow on the Wall about?
George Walters is a youth who is dominated by Bleary, a heartless bully, who forces him to pose as the son of millionaire George Warring, kidnapped as a baby. The missing son had a twin brother who had recently died, but a painting of the shadow of the late son is on one wall. Walters' shadow matches this painting perfectly, establishing him as the missing son to the Warring family. Walters falls in love with Warring's daughter Lucia and finds that the family attorney Glaxton is slowly poisoning the old man.
Who directed The Shadow on the Wall?
The Shadow on the Wall was directed by B. Reeves Eason.
Who stars in The Shadow on the Wall?
The principal cast of The Shadow on the Wall includes Eileen Percy, Creighton Hale, William V. Mong, Dale Fuller, Jack Curtis.
When was The Shadow on the Wall released and how long is it?
The Shadow on the Wall was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Is The Shadow on the Wall based on a book or true story?
The Shadow on the Wall is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "J. Breckenridge Ellis".