A Manhattan Knight
Synopsis
John Fenton visits a fortune-teller to gain insight into his parentage. While there, a police raid occurs, and he climbs the fire escape to the apartment above. There he finds a girl standing over the body of a young man who has just shot himself. The girl, Belle Charmion, explains that her half brother, Gordon Brewster, had stolen some jewels from their uncle and, fearing that the police would capture him, had attempted suicide
Top Cast
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George Walsh
John Fenton
Virginia Hammond
Belle Charmion
William H. Budd
Gordon Brewster
Warren Cook
The Uncle
Jack Hopkins
Crook Butler
William T. Hayes
The Family Doctor
Cedric Ellis
A Medium
Charles Slattery
Detective
Louis Wolheim
Mangus O'Shea
John Raymond
Stool Pigeon
Walter Mann
Sproul
Pauline Garon
The Daughter
Billy Sullivan
The Daughter's Sweetheart
L.J. O'Connor
Another Detective
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 15, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Beranger
- Screenplay & Story
- George Beranger, Paul Sloane, Gelett Burgess
- Original Title
- A Manhattan Knight
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Beranger
George Beranger, Paul Sloane, Gelett Burgess
Charles E. Gilson
Department Leadership Roster
George Beranger
Director
Charles E. Gilson
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Manhattan Knight
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What is A Manhattan Knight about?
John Fenton visits a fortune-teller to gain insight into his parentage. While there, a police raid occurs, and he climbs the fire escape to the apartment above. There he finds a girl standing over the body of a young man who has just shot himself. The girl, Belle Charmion, explains that her half brother, Gordon Brewster, had stolen some jewels from their uncle and, fearing that the police would capture him, had attempted suicide
Who directed A Manhattan Knight?
A Manhattan Knight was directed by George Beranger.
Who stars in A Manhattan Knight?
The principal cast of A Manhattan Knight includes George Walsh, Virginia Hammond, William H. Budd, Warren Cook, Jack Hopkins.
When was A Manhattan Knight released and how long is it?
A Manhattan Knight was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is A Manhattan Knight based on a book or true story?
A Manhattan Knight is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gelett Burgess".