The Hand Invisible
“Playing the role of a modern "Napoleon" in his sphere-with all the ambition and scrupulosity, but also the sad disappointment of his famous model.”
Synopsis
Steel magnate Rodney Graham divorces his wife, Alice, after she suffers an injury that renders her unable to give him an heir. He pursues debutante Katherine Dale, whose fiancé, Dick Allen, died on the eve of their wedding. With the help of Katherine's ambitious mother, Rodney persuades her to marry him. Katherine dies after giving birth to Rodney, Jr., and the elder Graham's stepbrother, Arthur Haynes, angrily predicts the magnate's sad demise. Rodney devotes himself to raising his son, who later falls in love with Arthur's' daughter, Ruth. Although he objects to the match, Rodney is persuaded by Alice to allow it. Upon discovering that his son was actually Dick Allen's child, Rodney plans to disinherit the boy, but is paralyzed by a stroke before he can change his will. He attends the wedding in a wheelchair and dies soon after.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 17, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry O. Hoyt
- Screenplay & Story
- Clara Beranger, Wallace Clifton
- Original Title
- The Hand Invisible
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- World Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry O. Hoyt
Clara Beranger, Wallace Clifton
Department Leadership Roster
Harry O. Hoyt
Director
Clara Beranger
Writer
Wallace Clifton
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hand Invisible
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Hand Invisible about?
Steel magnate Rodney Graham divorces his wife, Alice, after she suffers an injury that renders her unable to give him an heir. He pursues debutante Katherine Dale, whose fiancé, Dick Allen, died on the eve of their wedding. With the help of Katherine's ambitious mother, Rodney persuades her to marry him. Katherine dies after giving birth to Rodney, Jr., and the elder Graham's stepbrother, Arthur Haynes, angrily predicts the magnate's sad demise. Rodney devotes himself to raising his son, who later falls in love with Arthur's' daughter, Ruth. Although he objects to the match, Rodney is persuaded by Alice to allow it. Upon discovering that his son was actually Dick Allen's child, Rodney plans to disinherit the boy, but is paralyzed by a stroke before he can change his will. He attends the wedding in a wheelchair and dies soon after.
Who directed The Hand Invisible?
The Hand Invisible was directed by Harry O. Hoyt.
Who stars in The Hand Invisible?
The principal cast of The Hand Invisible includes Montagu Love, Virginia Hammond, William Sorrelle, Marguerite Gale, Martha Mansfield.
When was The Hand Invisible released and how long is it?
The Hand Invisible was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 50m.