Do or Die
“Black my story, shrieking suspense, hair raising thrills, chuck full of adventure on the Island of Cuba and the golden west.”
Synopsis
A 1921 movie serial directed by J.P. McGowan. Chapters: 1. The Buccaneer's Bride 2. The Hornet's Nest 3. The Secret of the Sea 4. The Hidden Danger 5. The Bandit's Victim 6. The Escape 7. In Hiding 8. The Trap 9. Under Sentence 10. The Secret Cavern 11. Satan's Twin 12. The Lost Ring 13. The Cipher Key 14. The Midnight Attack 15. The Race for Life 16. The Crystal Lake 17. A Fight to the Finish 18. Hidden Treasure
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 2, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J.P. McGowan
- Screenplay & Story
- Anthony Coldeway
- Original Title
- Do or Die
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 6h 0m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J.P. McGowan
Anthony Coldeway
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Coldeway
Writer
J.P. McGowan
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Do or Die
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What is Do or Die about?
A 1921 movie serial directed by J.P. McGowan. Chapters: 1. The Buccaneer's Bride 2. The Hornet's Nest 3. The Secret of the Sea 4. The Hidden Danger 5. The Bandit's Victim 6. The Escape 7. In Hiding 8. The Trap 9. Under Sentence 10. The Secret Cavern 11. Satan's Twin 12. The Lost Ring 13. The Cipher Key 14. The Midnight Attack 15. The Race for Life 16. The Crystal Lake 17. A Fight to the Finish 18. Hidden Treasure
Who directed Do or Die?
Do or Die was directed by J.P. McGowan.
Who stars in Do or Die?
The principal cast of Do or Die includes Eddie Polo, J.P. McGowan, Magda Lane, Inez McDonald, Jay Marchant.
When was Do or Die released and how long is it?
Do or Die was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 6h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Do or Die?
Do or Die holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).