Crooked Streets
Synopsis
Gail Ellis, a secretary, accompanies Professor Silas Griswold and his wife to China on an expedition to acquire antique vases. Curiosity draws her to the Shanghai slums where, unknown to Gail, her driver is participating in a scheme to abduct her. Gail escapes, but in the process is accosted by drunken sailors. Luckily, Rupert O'Dare, a young Englishman, is nearby and rescues Gail. He escorts her back to the hotel where he discloses his identity as a British secret service agent and proceeds to arrest the Griswolds for smuggling opium in antique vases. Gail then reveals herself as a member of the United States Secret Service and the two agents fall in love.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 8, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Powell
- Screenplay & Story
- Edith M. Kennedy, Samuel Merwin
- Original Title
- Crooked Streets
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation, Paramount-Artcraft Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Powell
Edith M. Kennedy, Samuel Merwin
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Powell
Director
Edith M. Kennedy
Writer
Samuel Merwin
Writer
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 Crooked Streets
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What is Crooked Streets about?
Gail Ellis, a secretary, accompanies Professor Silas Griswold and his wife to China on an expedition to acquire antique vases. Curiosity draws her to the Shanghai slums where, unknown to Gail, her driver is participating in a scheme to abduct her. Gail escapes, but in the process is accosted by drunken sailors. Luckily, Rupert O'Dare, a young Englishman, is nearby and rescues Gail. He escorts her back to the hotel where he discloses his identity as a British secret service agent and proceeds to arrest the Griswolds for smuggling opium in antique vases. Gail then reveals herself as a member of the United States Secret Service and the two agents fall in love.
Who directed Crooked Streets?
Crooked Streets was directed by Paul Powell.
Who stars in Crooked Streets?
The principal cast of Crooked Streets includes Ethel Clayton, Jack Holt, Clyde Fillmore, Clarence Geldart, Josephine Crowell.
When was Crooked Streets released and how long is it?
Crooked Streets was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Crooked Streets?
Crooked Streets holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).