The Criminal
Synopsis
A young Italian immigrant girl, uneducated and superstitious, finds an abandoned baby on the stairs of her tenement, with a note attached explaining the baby is illegitimate. A young newspaper reporter, whom the girl knows from waiting on him at the restaurant where she works, reads the note for her. But the police arrest her, at no evidence whatsoever other than possession of the baby, for kidnapping.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 2, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Reginald Barker
- Screenplay & Story
- C. Gardner Sullivan
- Original Title
- The Criminal
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- Kay-Bee Pictures, New York Motion Picture
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Reginald Barker
C. Gardner Sullivan
Charles E. Kaufman
Thomas H. Ince
Department Leadership Roster
Reginald Barker
Director
Thomas H. Ince
Producer
Charles E. Kaufman
Director of Photography
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What is The Criminal about?
A young Italian immigrant girl, uneducated and superstitious, finds an abandoned baby on the stairs of her tenement, with a note attached explaining the baby is illegitimate. A young newspaper reporter, whom the girl knows from waiting on him at the restaurant where she works, reads the note for her. But the police arrest her, at no evidence whatsoever other than possession of the baby, for kidnapping.
Who directed The Criminal?
The Criminal was directed by Reginald Barker.
Who stars in The Criminal?
The principal cast of The Criminal includes Clara Williams, William Desmond, Enid Willis, Joseph J. Dowling, Gertrude Claire.
When was The Criminal released and how long is it?
The Criminal was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 55m.