The Turn of the Wheel
Synopsis
While visiting Monte Carlo with her aunt, Rosalie Dean meets a young man, Maxfield Gray who is ready to kill himself because of his losses at the roulette wheel. She stops him from doing so, and lends him some money to win back what he's lost. He does, but they're only happy for a short while before Max is arrested for the murder of his ex-wife in the States.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Reginald Barker
- Screenplay & Story
- Tex Charwate
- Original Title
- The Turn of the Wheel
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Goldwyn Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Reginald Barker
Tex Charwate
Percy Hilburn
Samuel Goldwyn
Department Leadership Roster
Reginald Barker
Director
Tex Charwate
Writer
Samuel Goldwyn
Producer
Percy Hilburn
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Turn of the Wheel
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What is The Turn of the Wheel about?
While visiting Monte Carlo with her aunt, Rosalie Dean meets a young man, Maxfield Gray who is ready to kill himself because of his losses at the roulette wheel. She stops him from doing so, and lends him some money to win back what he's lost. He does, but they're only happy for a short while before Max is arrested for the murder of his ex-wife in the States.
Who directed The Turn of the Wheel?
The Turn of the Wheel was directed by Reginald Barker.
Who stars in The Turn of the Wheel?
The principal cast of The Turn of the Wheel includes Geraldine Farrar, Herbert Rawlinson, Percy Marmont, Violet Heming, Hassard Short.
When was The Turn of the Wheel released and how long is it?
The Turn of the Wheel was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.