Three Black Eyes
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Synopsis
Four wealthy young men, Larry Van Cortlandt, Castleton, "Fatty" Harriman and Payne, become intoxicated in a cabaret where munitions maker Stanhope Shelton is giving a party for his daughter Natalie. Larry is attracted to Natalie, but he is ejected with his friends before he can secure an introduction. Plainclothes detective Hogan vows to capture Larry, who seeks asylum on his yacht with his friends. After the crew quits, Larry and his friends handle the boat. The next morning Castleton and Payne place a "for hire" sign on the boat and the Sheltons engage it. Larry teaches Natalie to steer and runs into several boats in the process. Four people in the Shelton party turn out to be burglars and rob the other guests. Meanwhile two other crooks rob the Shelton mansion. Larry manages to capture all the crooks at the Shelton home, and he wins over both Natalie and her father.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 31, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Horan
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Horan
- Original Title
- Three Black Eyes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Triangle Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Horan
Charles Horan
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Horan
Director
Charles Horan
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Three Black Eyes
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What is Three Black Eyes about?
Four wealthy young men, Larry Van Cortlandt, Castleton, "Fatty" Harriman and Payne, become intoxicated in a cabaret where munitions maker Stanhope Shelton is giving a party for his daughter Natalie. Larry is attracted to Natalie, but he is ejected with his friends before he can secure an introduction. Plainclothes detective Hogan vows to capture Larry, who seeks asylum on his yacht with his friends. After the crew quits, Larry and his friends handle the boat. The next morning Castleton and Payne place a "for hire" sign on the boat and the Sheltons engage it. Larry teaches Natalie to steer and runs into several boats in the process. Four people in the Shelton party turn out to be burglars and rob the other guests. Meanwhile two other crooks rob the Shelton mansion. Larry manages to capture all the crooks at the Shelton home, and he wins over both Natalie and her father.
Who directed Three Black Eyes?
Three Black Eyes was directed by Charles Horan.
Who stars in Three Black Eyes?
The principal cast of Three Black Eyes includes Taylor Holmes, Louise Orth, Diana Allen, Marshall Stedman, William Bailey.
When was Three Black Eyes released and how long is it?
Three Black Eyes was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 50m.