Thin Ice
Synopsis
When Alice Winton's brother embezzles funds belonging to his employer, Benjamin Graves, a promoter of worthless mining stock, she saves him from arrest by signing over to Graves a hefty promissory note. Later Graves deliberately wrecks the mining company in which Alice's invalid father has invested his money, and the shock from the resulting bankruptcy, kills him. Alice marries Robert Burton, a noted criminologist who believes in the theory, "once a thief, always a thief," and the couple takes up temporary residence with District Attorney Jeffrey Miller. In Miller's safe are incriminating documents concerning Graves's illegal activities, and Graves, knowing of their existence, blackmails Alice into stealing them by showing her some compromising love letters to which he has forged her name.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 26, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thomas R. Mills
- Screenplay & Story
- G. Marion Burton, Shannon Fife
- Original Title
- Thin Ice
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Vitagraph Company of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thomas R. Mills
G. Marion Burton, Shannon Fife
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas R. Mills
Director
G. Marion Burton
Writer
Shannon Fife
Writer
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What is Thin Ice about?
When Alice Winton's brother embezzles funds belonging to his employer, Benjamin Graves, a promoter of worthless mining stock, she saves him from arrest by signing over to Graves a hefty promissory note. Later Graves deliberately wrecks the mining company in which Alice's invalid father has invested his money, and the shock from the resulting bankruptcy, kills him. Alice marries Robert Burton, a noted criminologist who believes in the theory, "once a thief, always a thief," and the couple takes up temporary residence with District Attorney Jeffrey Miller. In Miller's safe are incriminating documents concerning Graves's illegal activities, and Graves, knowing of their existence, blackmails Alice into stealing them by showing her some compromising love letters to which he has forged her name.
Who directed Thin Ice?
Thin Ice was directed by Thomas R. Mills.
Who stars in Thin Ice?
The principal cast of Thin Ice includes Corinne Griffith, Charles Kent, Jack McLean, L. Rogers Lytton, Eulalie Jensen.
When was Thin Ice released and how long is it?
Thin Ice was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 50m.