Hold Your Breath
Synopsis
Charles and Bert who have defied the Volstead act are seen clambering about the roof of a building, high above a busy street. After a few hair-raising stunts that will give nervous ones in your audience a jolt. Bert demands money that Charles owes him. They end a fast chase on the roof of a building overlooking a lion's den. Here Bert slips down the roof in among the beasts and Bert lowers a flag to half mast, supposing of course this is the end of his pal. But to his astonishment Charles not only comes out alive but is seen reclining comfortably on one of the biggest lions.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 31, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Watson
- Screenplay & Story
- William Watson
- Original Title
- Hold Your Breath
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Century Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Watson
William Watson
Julius Stern, Abe Stern
Department Leadership Roster
William Watson
Director
William Watson
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Hold Your Breath about?
Charles and Bert who have defied the Volstead act are seen clambering about the roof of a building, high above a busy street. After a few hair-raising stunts that will give nervous ones in your audience a jolt. Bert demands money that Charles owes him. They end a fast chase on the roof of a building overlooking a lion's den. Here Bert slips down the roof in among the beasts and Bert lowers a flag to half mast, supposing of course this is the end of his pal. But to his astonishment Charles not only comes out alive but is seen reclining comfortably on one of the biggest lions.
Who directed Hold Your Breath?
Hold Your Breath was directed by William Watson.
Who stars in Hold Your Breath?
The principal cast of Hold Your Breath includes Charles Dorety, Bert Roach.
When was Hold Your Breath released and how long is it?
Hold Your Breath was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 20m.