The Trap
Synopsis
A miner's happiness is destroyed when a rival steals his mine. He becomes obsessed with revenge, and plans a trap for the man who took his mine.
Top Cast
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Lon Chaney
Gaspard the Good
Alan Hale
Benson
Dagmar Godowsky
Thalie
Stanley Goethals
The Boy
Irene Rich
The Teacher
Spottiswoode Aitken
The Factor
Herbert Standing
The Priest
Frank Campeau
The Police Sergeant
Lon Chaney Jr.
Boy in Crowd Behind Gaspard (uncredited)
Dick Sutherland
Big Picture - The Bully (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 8, 1922
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Thornby
- Screenplay & Story
- Irving Thalberg, George C. Hull, Lon Chaney, Lucien Hubbard
- Original Title
- The Trap
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Thornby
Irving Thalberg, George C. Hull, Lon Chaney, Lucien Hubbard
Virgil Miller
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Thornby
Director
George C. Hull
Writer
Virgil Miller
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Trap
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Trap about?
A miner's happiness is destroyed when a rival steals his mine. He becomes obsessed with revenge, and plans a trap for the man who took his mine.
Who directed The Trap?
The Trap was directed by Robert Thornby.
Who stars in The Trap?
The principal cast of The Trap includes Lon Chaney, Alan Hale, Dagmar Godowsky, Stanley Goethals, Irene Rich.
When was The Trap released and how long is it?
The Trap was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.