The Miracle Man
“The photoplay that reaches the soul”
Synopsis
A gang of crooks evade the police by moving their operations to a small town. There the gang's leader encounters a faith healer and uses him to scam gullible public of funds for a supposed chapel. But when a real healing takes place, a change comes over the gang. Lost film, only the most famous scene has survived.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 26, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$120K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
30x
+$3.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Loane Tucker
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Hobart Davis, Frank L. Packard
- Original Title
- The Miracle Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Budget
- $120K
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.6M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Mayflower Photoplay Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Loane Tucker
Robert Hobart Davis, Frank L. Packard
Phil Rosen, Ernest Palmer
Department Leadership Roster
George Loane Tucker
Director
Phil Rosen
Director of Photography
Ernest Palmer
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Miracle Man.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Miracle Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Miracle Man about?
A gang of crooks evade the police by moving their operations to a small town. There the gang's leader encounters a faith healer and uses him to scam gullible public of funds for a supposed chapel. But when a real healing takes place, a change comes over the gang. Lost film, only the most famous scene has survived.
Who directed The Miracle Man?
The Miracle Man was directed by George Loane Tucker.
Who stars in The Miracle Man?
The principal cast of The Miracle Man includes Lon Chaney, Betty Compson, Joseph J. Dowling, J.M. Dumont, Elinor Fair.
When was The Miracle Man released and how long is it?
The Miracle Man was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Miracle Man?
The Miracle Man had a reported production budget of $120K and grossed $3.6M at the worldwide box office (30 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Is The Miracle Man based on a book or true story?
The Miracle Man is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert Hobart Davis", Novel: "Frank L. Packard".