

The Light in the Dark
Synopsis
A young girl is struck and seriously injured by a wealthy society matron's car. The woman brings the girl back to her house. Later, a hardened thief is told by the girl of a goblet, that could be the Holy Grail, which has healing powers and could help her. The thief, touched by her predicament, sets out to steal the goblet and bring it to her.
Top Cast
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September 3, 1922
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clarence Brown
- Screenplay & Story
- Clarence Brown, William Dudley Pelley
- Original Title
- The Light in the Dark
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- Vitagraph Company of America, Hope Hampton Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clarence Brown
Clarence Brown, William Dudley Pelley
Department Leadership Roster
Clarence Brown
Director
Clarence Brown
Writer
William Dudley Pelley
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Light in the Dark
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What is The Light in the Dark about?
A young girl is struck and seriously injured by a wealthy society matron's car. The woman brings the girl back to her house. Later, a hardened thief is told by the girl of a goblet, that could be the Holy Grail, which has healing powers and could help her. The thief, touched by her predicament, sets out to steal the goblet and bring it to her.
Who directed The Light in the Dark?
The Light in the Dark was directed by Clarence Brown.
Who stars in The Light in the Dark?
The principal cast of The Light in the Dark includes Hope Hampton, E.K. Lincoln, Lon Chaney, Theresa Maxwell Conover, Dorothy Walters.
When was The Light in the Dark released and how long is it?
The Light in the Dark was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.




















