The Return of Mary
Synopsis
Mary, the three-year-old daughter of John Denby, a railroad president, is kidnapped, and all trace of her is lost. Fourteen years elapse. There has been a terrible wreck on Denby's road and Graham, the engineer, is made the scapegoat. In spite of the fact that he merely obeyed orders, he is sent of to prison. Mary is returned to Denby, the kidnapper explaining that he stole her when his own little daughter was killed, but that now he feels he must return her to her parents.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 23, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wilfred Lucas
- Screenplay & Story
- George D. Baker, Hale Hamilton
- Original Title
- The Return of Mary
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Metro Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wilfred Lucas
George D. Baker, Hale Hamilton
William Fildew
Department Leadership Roster
Wilfred Lucas
Director
William Fildew
Director of Photography
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What is The Return of Mary about?
Mary, the three-year-old daughter of John Denby, a railroad president, is kidnapped, and all trace of her is lost. Fourteen years elapse. There has been a terrible wreck on Denby's road and Graham, the engineer, is made the scapegoat. In spite of the fact that he merely obeyed orders, he is sent of to prison. Mary is returned to Denby, the kidnapper explaining that he stole her when his own little daughter was killed, but that now he feels he must return her to her parents.
Who directed The Return of Mary?
The Return of Mary was directed by Wilfred Lucas.
Who stars in The Return of Mary?
The principal cast of The Return of Mary includes May Allison, Clarence Burton, Claire McDowell, Darrell Foss, Frank Brownlee.
When was The Return of Mary released and how long is it?
The Return of Mary was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.