Half-a-Dollar Bill
Synopsis
Captain Duncan McTeague, ashore in Southport, finds a deserted baby boy with a note and half of a dollar bill pinned to its clothing. The note states that the mother hopes some day to return and identify the child with the other half of the dollar bill. McTeague raises the child. When he is four years old, the captain discharges his mate Martin Webber, who seeks revenge by kidnapping the boy.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 14, 1924
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- W.S. Van Dyke
- Screenplay & Story
- Curtis Benton, Alfred A. Cohn, Max Graf
- Original Title
- Half-a-Dollar Bill
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Max Graf Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
W.S. Van Dyke
Curtis Benton, Alfred A. Cohn, Max Graf
André Barlatier
Max Graf
Department Leadership Roster
W.S. Van Dyke
Director
André Barlatier
Director of Photography
Max Graf
Producer
Alfred A. Cohn
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Half-a-Dollar Bill
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What is Half-a-Dollar Bill about?
Captain Duncan McTeague, ashore in Southport, finds a deserted baby boy with a note and half of a dollar bill pinned to its clothing. The note states that the mother hopes some day to return and identify the child with the other half of the dollar bill. McTeague raises the child. When he is four years old, the captain discharges his mate Martin Webber, who seeks revenge by kidnapping the boy.
Who directed Half-a-Dollar Bill?
Half-a-Dollar Bill was directed by W.S. Van Dyke.
Who stars in Half-a-Dollar Bill?
The principal cast of Half-a-Dollar Bill includes Anna Q. Nilsson, William P. Carleton, Raymond Hatton, Mitchell Lewis, Alec B. Francis.
When was Half-a-Dollar Bill released and how long is it?
Half-a-Dollar Bill was released in 1924 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.