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7.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDbNR19271h 0mUnited States of America

Three Hours

“Three hours ago you were begging on the street-now you have come back for your baby-but you'll never see her alive again!”

Synopsis

Left penniless by her vengeful ex-husband, Madeline is forced to become a pickpocket to pay for a new wardrobe. One of her victims is a Mr. Finlay, who threatens to turn her over to the police -- until he hears Madeline's woeful tale of her cruel, possessive husband.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

March 5, 1927

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
James Flood
Screenplay & Story
May Edginton, Paul Bern
Original Title
Three Hours
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
1h 0m
Production Studios
Corinne Griffith Productions, First National Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

James Flood

Screenplay & Story

May Edginton, Paul Bern

Director of Photography

Harry Jackson

Producers

E.M. Asher, Corinne Griffith

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:May Edginton

Department Leadership Roster

James Flood

James Flood

Director

Paul Bern

Writer

E.M. Asher

Producer

Harry Jackson

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Three Hours.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Three Hours

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Three Hours about?

Left penniless by her vengeful ex-husband, Madeline is forced to become a pickpocket to pay for a new wardrobe. One of her victims is a Mr. Finlay, who threatens to turn her over to the police -- until he hears Madeline's woeful tale of her cruel, possessive husband.

Who directed Three Hours?

Three Hours was directed by James Flood.

Who stars in Three Hours?

The principal cast of Three Hours includes Corinne Griffith, John Bowers, Hobart Bosworth, Paul Ellis, Anne Schaefer.

When was Three Hours released and how long is it?

Three Hours was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.

Is Three Hours based on a book or true story?

Three Hours is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "May Edginton".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Three Hours?

Three Hours holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).