Contraband
Synopsis
After inheriting a newspaper in a small country town, Carmel Lee leaves her home in the city to take charge of it. She soon discovers that the town is terrorized by a band of bootleggers, who abduct and later kill the local sheriff. With the aid of Professor Pell, who has been recently fired as school superintendent, Carmel makes a public issue of the sheriff's murder, editorializing in her paper for justice and reform. Pell and Carmel are kidnapped by the bootleggers, but Carmel escapes and alerts the police. The bootleggers are arrested, the sheriff's murder in solved, and Abner Fownes, a politician and one of the town's leading citizens, is uncovered as the leader of the gang.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 16, 1925
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Crosland
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Cunningham, Clarence Budington Kelland
- Original Title
- Contraband
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Crosland
Jack Cunningham, Clarence Budington Kelland
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Crosland
Director
Jack Cunningham
Writer
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What is Contraband about?
After inheriting a newspaper in a small country town, Carmel Lee leaves her home in the city to take charge of it. She soon discovers that the town is terrorized by a band of bootleggers, who abduct and later kill the local sheriff. With the aid of Professor Pell, who has been recently fired as school superintendent, Carmel makes a public issue of the sheriff's murder, editorializing in her paper for justice and reform. Pell and Carmel are kidnapped by the bootleggers, but Carmel escapes and alerts the police. The bootleggers are arrested, the sheriff's murder in solved, and Abner Fownes, a politician and one of the town's leading citizens, is uncovered as the leader of the gang.
Who directed Contraband?
Contraband was directed by Alan Crosland.
Who stars in Contraband?
The principal cast of Contraband includes Lois Wilson, Noah Beery, Raymond Hatton, Raymond McKee, Charles Ogle.
When was Contraband released and how long is it?
Contraband was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.