The Bandbox
Synopsis
On an ocean liner returning to America, Alison Landis, an actress, avoids paying duty on a valuable pearl necklace by hiding it in the lining of a hat which she sends to Benjamin Staff, a playwright. The necklace is being trailed by a crook who is related to another passenger, Eleanor Searle, who also has a striped hatbox similar to the one recovered by the unsuspecting playwright. The crook bears an uncanny resemblance to Eleanor's father. The two bandboxes are inadvertently switched at the dock.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 22, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy William Neill
- Screenplay & Story
- Roy Somerville, Louis Joseph Vance
- Original Title
- The Bandbox
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Dietrich-Beck Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy William Neill
Roy Somerville, Louis Joseph Vance
Edward Wynard
Department Leadership Roster
Roy William Neill
Director
Roy Somerville
Writer
Edward Wynard
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bandbox
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What is The Bandbox about?
On an ocean liner returning to America, Alison Landis, an actress, avoids paying duty on a valuable pearl necklace by hiding it in the lining of a hat which she sends to Benjamin Staff, a playwright. The necklace is being trailed by a crook who is related to another passenger, Eleanor Searle, who also has a striped hatbox similar to the one recovered by the unsuspecting playwright. The crook bears an uncanny resemblance to Eleanor's father. The two bandboxes are inadvertently switched at the dock.
Who directed The Bandbox?
The Bandbox was directed by Roy William Neill.
Who stars in The Bandbox?
The principal cast of The Bandbox includes Doris Kenyon, Walter McEwen, Gretchen Hartman, Edward Keppler, Maggie Weston.
When was The Bandbox released and how long is it?
The Bandbox was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Is The Bandbox based on a book or true story?
The Bandbox is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Louis Joseph Vance".