The Tower of Jewels
“6 PARTS-SHE PROTECTS THE HOME SHE HAD COME TO LOOT. AS THE QUEEN OF THE BAND OF ARISTOCRATIC CROOKS-SEE THIS WONDERFUL PICTURE”
Synopsis
Emily Cottrell, one of the most respected members of a large gang of crooks headed by Fraser Grimstead, is caught while robbing the home of wealthy David Parrish. Emily accepts David's offer of a home and a chance to go straight, but Grimstead is unwilling to lose her, and he insists that she help him steal the famous diamond collar, The Tower of Jewels, which is in David's possession. When Emily refuses, Grimstead threatens to expose her past to Wayne Parrish, her benefactor's son with whom she is in love. Grimstead and the gang surround the Parrish home, then Wayne's cousin removes the jewel case to throw suspicion on her rival for Wayne's affections. Emily's innocence is established later, and her reputation is further cleared by Grimstead, who is shot by the police. With his dying breath, Grimstead describes Emily's gentle birth and states that she is fit to marry Wayne.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 8, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Terriss
- Screenplay & Story
- Lucien Hubbard
- Original Title
- The Tower of Jewels
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Vitagraph Company of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Terriss
Lucien Hubbard
George Randolph Chester, Lillian Christy Chester
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Terriss
Director
Lucien Hubbard
Writer
George Randolph Chester
Editor
Lillian Christy Chester
Editor
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What is The Tower of Jewels about?
Emily Cottrell, one of the most respected members of a large gang of crooks headed by Fraser Grimstead, is caught while robbing the home of wealthy David Parrish. Emily accepts David's offer of a home and a chance to go straight, but Grimstead is unwilling to lose her, and he insists that she help him steal the famous diamond collar, The Tower of Jewels, which is in David's possession. When Emily refuses, Grimstead threatens to expose her past to Wayne Parrish, her benefactor's son with whom she is in love. Grimstead and the gang surround the Parrish home, then Wayne's cousin removes the jewel case to throw suspicion on her rival for Wayne's affections. Emily's innocence is established later, and her reputation is further cleared by Grimstead, who is shot by the police. With his dying breath, Grimstead describes Emily's gentle birth and states that she is fit to marry Wayne.
Who directed The Tower of Jewels?
The Tower of Jewels was directed by Tom Terriss.
Who stars in The Tower of Jewels?
The principal cast of The Tower of Jewels includes Corinne Griffith, Webster Campbell, Henry Stephenson, Maurice Costello, Charles Halton.
When was The Tower of Jewels released and how long is it?
The Tower of Jewels was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 50m.