The Zero Hour
Synopsis
Twin sisters Fanny and Evelyn Craig are unaware that their stepfather, Micah Parrish, is a fake spiritualist until his lack of money forces them to return home from boarding school. Evelyn eagerly assists Parrish and his even more unscrupulous partner, Esau Brand, while Fanny, disgusted, leaves home to become lawyer Bruce Taunton's secretary.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 16, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Travers Vale
- Screenplay & Story
- Hamilton Smith, Harry O. Hoyt, Paul West
- Original Title
- The Zero Hour
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- World Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Travers Vale
Hamilton Smith, Harry O. Hoyt, Paul West
Philip Hatkin
Department Leadership Roster
Travers Vale
Director
Philip Hatkin
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Zero Hour
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What is The Zero Hour about?
Twin sisters Fanny and Evelyn Craig are unaware that their stepfather, Micah Parrish, is a fake spiritualist until his lack of money forces them to return home from boarding school. Evelyn eagerly assists Parrish and his even more unscrupulous partner, Esau Brand, while Fanny, disgusted, leaves home to become lawyer Bruce Taunton's secretary.
Who directed The Zero Hour?
The Zero Hour was directed by Travers Vale.
Who stars in The Zero Hour?
The principal cast of The Zero Hour includes June Elvidge, Frank Mayo, Armand Kaliz, Henry Warwick, Grace Henderson.
When was The Zero Hour released and how long is it?
The Zero Hour was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.