The Trap
Synopsis
A schoolteacher in the Yukon promises her hand in marriage to a rich prospector, but instead she marries his no-good brother. After her husband disappears and is reported dead, she marries a rich New York stockbroker, but doesn't tell him about her first marriage. Soon she is contacted by someone who threatens to tell her new husband all about her past if she doesn't pay up.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 10, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Reicher
- Screenplay & Story
- Jules Eckert Goodman, Eve Unsell, Richard Harding Davis
- Original Title
- The Trap
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Reicher
Jules Eckert Goodman, Eve Unsell, Richard Harding Davis
Department Leadership Roster
Jules Eckert Goodman
Writer
Eve Unsell
Writer
Frank Reicher
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Trap
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What is The Trap about?
A schoolteacher in the Yukon promises her hand in marriage to a rich prospector, but instead she marries his no-good brother. After her husband disappears and is reported dead, she marries a rich New York stockbroker, but doesn't tell him about her first marriage. Soon she is contacted by someone who threatens to tell her new husband all about her past if she doesn't pay up.
Who directed The Trap?
The Trap was directed by Frank Reicher.
Who stars in The Trap?
The principal cast of The Trap includes Olive Tell, Sidney Mason, Tallulah Bankhead, Jere Austin, Rod La Rocque.
When was The Trap released and how long is it?
The Trap was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.