The Still Alarm
Synopsis
"Bird," a clerk in Fordham's drugstore, agrees to place a large sum of money in the store's safe for a traveler, but when the man requests a bottle of medicine, Bird poisons the remedy, and the visitor is found dead in his hotel. Bird flees with the money, but several years later he returns, the money long since squandered. Unless Fordham's daughter Eleanor marries him, he threatens, he will tell the police that Fordham committed the crime.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 15, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Colin Campbell
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Arthur, Colin Campbell
- Original Title
- The Still Alarm
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Selig Polyscope Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Colin Campbell
Joseph Arthur, Colin Campbell
William Nicholas Selig
Department Leadership Roster
Colin Campbell
Director
Joseph Arthur
Writer
Colin Campbell
Writer
William Nicholas Selig
Producer
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What is The Still Alarm about?
"Bird," a clerk in Fordham's drugstore, agrees to place a large sum of money in the store's safe for a traveler, but when the man requests a bottle of medicine, Bird poisons the remedy, and the visitor is found dead in his hotel. Bird flees with the money, but several years later he returns, the money long since squandered. Unless Fordham's daughter Eleanor marries him, he threatens, he will tell the police that Fordham committed the crime.
Who directed The Still Alarm?
The Still Alarm was directed by Colin Campbell.
Who stars in The Still Alarm?
The principal cast of The Still Alarm includes Tom Santschi, Bessie Eyton, Eugenie Besserer, William Scott, Fritzi Brunette.
When was The Still Alarm released and how long is it?
The Still Alarm was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.