Out of the Wreck
Synopsis
James Aldrich is a cinch to win the election as United States Senator until his opponent, Tom Ryan offers a big reward to anyone who can find a scandal in Aldrich's past. Newspaper editor Howard Duncan and his star reporter Ruby Sheldon accept the challenge and, after deciding that Aldrich is straight, decide to investigate his wife Agnes. Going back through the files, they discover that Agnes has been accused of murder and threaten the Aldrichs with exposure.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 8, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Desmond Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- Maude Erve Corsan, Gardner Hunting
- Original Title
- Out of the Wreck
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Oliver Morosco Photoplay Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Desmond Taylor
Maude Erve Corsan, Gardner Hunting
Homer Scott
Department Leadership Roster
William Desmond Taylor
Director
Gardner Hunting
Writer
Homer Scott
Director of Photography
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What is Out of the Wreck about?
James Aldrich is a cinch to win the election as United States Senator until his opponent, Tom Ryan offers a big reward to anyone who can find a scandal in Aldrich's past. Newspaper editor Howard Duncan and his star reporter Ruby Sheldon accept the challenge and, after deciding that Aldrich is straight, decide to investigate his wife Agnes. Going back through the files, they discover that Agnes has been accused of murder and threaten the Aldrichs with exposure.
Who directed Out of the Wreck?
Out of the Wreck was directed by William Desmond Taylor.
Who stars in Out of the Wreck?
The principal cast of Out of the Wreck includes Kathlyn Williams, William Clifford, William Conklin, Stella LeSaint, William Jefferson.
When was Out of the Wreck released and how long is it?
Out of the Wreck was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.