Handcuffs or Kisses
“"A wonderful story of an innocent orphan girl sent to a reform school for the guilt of her cousin. What the reform school did to her is very true of many of our present day reformatories."”
Synopsis
Orphan Lois Walton is treated unkindly by her aunt, who has her placed in a reformatory. She and the other inmates are badly abused but are afraid to complain, and she remains silent after a riot is subdued. She arouses the sympathy of Peter Madison, a lawyer who conducts an investigation.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 5, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Archainbaud
- Screenplay & Story
- Lewis Allen Browne, Thomas Edgelow
- Original Title
- Handcuffs or Kisses
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Selznick Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Archainbaud
Lewis Allen Browne, Thomas Edgelow
Jules Cronjager
Department Leadership Roster
George Archainbaud
Director
Jules Cronjager
Director of Photography
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What is Handcuffs or Kisses about?
Orphan Lois Walton is treated unkindly by her aunt, who has her placed in a reformatory. She and the other inmates are badly abused but are afraid to complain, and she remains silent after a riot is subdued. She arouses the sympathy of Peter Madison, a lawyer who conducts an investigation.
Who directed Handcuffs or Kisses?
Handcuffs or Kisses was directed by George Archainbaud.
Who stars in Handcuffs or Kisses?
The principal cast of Handcuffs or Kisses includes Elaine Hammerstein, Julia Swayne Gordon, Robert Ellis, Alison Skipworth, George Lessey.
When was Handcuffs or Kisses released and how long is it?
Handcuffs or Kisses was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.