The Shock
Synopsis
A gang of blackmailers sends a cripple to San Francisco to expose a banker they have been blackmailing. However, the cripple meets and falls in love with the banker's daughter.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 10, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lambert Hillyer
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Kenyon, William Dudley Pelley, Arthur F. Statter
- Original Title
- The Shock
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lambert Hillyer
Charles Kenyon, William Dudley Pelley, Arthur F. Statter
Dwight Warren
Carl Laemmle
Department Leadership Roster
Lambert Hillyer
Director
Charles Kenyon
Writer
Carl Laemmle
Producer
Arthur F. Statter
Writer
Dwight Warren
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Shock
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What is The Shock about?
A gang of blackmailers sends a cripple to San Francisco to expose a banker they have been blackmailing. However, the cripple meets and falls in love with the banker's daughter.
Who directed The Shock?
The Shock was directed by Lambert Hillyer.
Who stars in The Shock?
The principal cast of The Shock includes Lon Chaney, Virginia Valli, Jack Mower, William Welsh, Henry A. Barrows.
When was The Shock released and how long is it?
The Shock was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.