The Menace
Synopsis
Owing a twenty-year jail sentence to Dr. Burnell, Morgan returns after serving his term to find his son has been adopted by the Burnells. Dick is engaged to Virginia Denton, and to keep his secret from her he permits Morgan to make him his accomplice in a series of robberies. They are caught in the Denton home by Virginia, herself, who is heartbroken to discover that her fiancé is a thief, but the discovery leads to a fresh complication and extrication from a seemingly impossible situation.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 21, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John S. Robertson
- Screenplay & Story
- George H. Plympton, Irma Taylor, Rex Taylor
- Original Title
- The Menace
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Vitagraph Company of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John S. Robertson
George H. Plympton, Irma Taylor, Rex Taylor
Department Leadership Roster
John S. Robertson
Director
George H. Plympton
Writer
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What is The Menace about?
Owing a twenty-year jail sentence to Dr. Burnell, Morgan returns after serving his term to find his son has been adopted by the Burnells. Dick is engaged to Virginia Denton, and to keep his secret from her he permits Morgan to make him his accomplice in a series of robberies. They are caught in the Denton home by Virginia, herself, who is heartbroken to discover that her fiancé is a thief, but the discovery leads to a fresh complication and extrication from a seemingly impossible situation.
Who directed The Menace?
The Menace was directed by John S. Robertson.
Who stars in The Menace?
The principal cast of The Menace includes Corinne Griffith, Evart Overton, Herbert Prior, Ned Finley, Leila Blow.
When was The Menace released and how long is it?
The Menace was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.