The Silent Command
Synopsis
A distinguished young Naval officer from a celebrated military falls prey to a terrorist and his seductress accomplice bent on destroying the Panama Canal.
Top Cast
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Edmund Lowe
Capt. Decatur
Alma Tell
Mrs. Richard Decatur
Martha Mansfield
Peg Williams, the vamp
Bela Lugosi
Hisston
Betty Jewel
Dolores
Carl Harbaugh
Menchen
Martin Faust
Cordoba
Gordon McEdward
Gridley Nevins
Byron Douglas
Adm. Nevins
Theodore Babcock
Adm. Meade
George Lessey
Mr. Collins
Warren Cook
Ambassador Mendizabal
Henry Armetta
Pedro
Roger Keene
Jack Decatur
Wes Jenkins
The Butler
Florence Martin
Peg's Maid
Kate Blancke
Mrs. Nevins
Elizabeth Foley
Jill Decatur
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 18, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Gordon Edwards
- Screenplay & Story
- Rufus King, Anthony Paul Kelly
- Original Title
- The Silent Command
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J. Gordon Edwards
Rufus King, Anthony Paul Kelly
Bennie Miggins, George W. Lane
Department Leadership Roster
J. Gordon Edwards
Director
Anthony Paul Kelly
Writer
Bennie Miggins
Director of Photography
George W. Lane
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Silent Command
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Silent Command about?
A distinguished young Naval officer from a celebrated military falls prey to a terrorist and his seductress accomplice bent on destroying the Panama Canal.
Who directed The Silent Command?
The Silent Command was directed by J. Gordon Edwards.
Who stars in The Silent Command?
The principal cast of The Silent Command includes Edmund Lowe, Alma Tell, Martha Mansfield, Bela Lugosi, Betty Jewel.
When was The Silent Command released and how long is it?
The Silent Command was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.