The Black Hand
Synopsis
Two gang members send a threatening letter to a butcher, demanding money if he did not want his shop to be destroyed and his daughter Maria kidnapped. When he is unable to meet their request, they take Maria away. The Black Hand is the earliest surviving gangster film.
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The Black Hand ( Wallace McCutcheon, 1906)
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-08-06
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 29, 1906
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wallace McCutcheon Sr.
- Original Title
- The Black Hand
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- American Mutoscope and Biograph Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wallace McCutcheon Sr.
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Wallace McCutcheon Sr.
Director
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What is The Black Hand about?
Two gang members send a threatening letter to a butcher, demanding money if he did not want his shop to be destroyed and his daughter Maria kidnapped. When he is unable to meet their request, they take Maria away. The Black Hand is the earliest surviving gangster film.
Who directed The Black Hand?
The Black Hand was directed by Wallace McCutcheon Sr..
Who stars in The Black Hand?
The principal cast of The Black Hand includes Robert G. Vignola, Anthony O'Sullivan.
When was The Black Hand released and how long is it?
The Black Hand was released in 1906 with a total runtime of 11m.