Through the Dark
“She found love in an amazing and thrilling manner in this compelling story that shoots across the screen in a blaze of action-Packed with dramatic punches, thrilling romance and delightful humor.”
Synopsis
During a rebellion of prisoners at the San Quentin State Prison, Boston Blackie makes a lightning escape aided by Mary McGinn while chased prison guards. Mary is a school girl, unaware that her brothers are crooks. She is expelled from school. Blackie rejoins his gang and takes refuge in Mother McGinn's house, where he again meets Mary. She devotes herself to making Blackie go straight and wins her point.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 6, 1924
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George W. Hill
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Boyle, Frances Marion
- Original Title
- Through the Dark
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Cosmopolitan Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George W. Hill
Jack Boyle, Frances Marion
L. William O'Connell, Allen G. Siegler
Department Leadership Roster
George W. Hill
Director
Frances Marion
Writer
L. William O'Connell
Director of Photography
Allen G. Siegler
Director of Photography
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 Through the Dark
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What is Through the Dark about?
During a rebellion of prisoners at the San Quentin State Prison, Boston Blackie makes a lightning escape aided by Mary McGinn while chased prison guards. Mary is a school girl, unaware that her brothers are crooks. She is expelled from school. Blackie rejoins his gang and takes refuge in Mother McGinn's house, where he again meets Mary. She devotes herself to making Blackie go straight and wins her point.
Who directed Through the Dark?
Through the Dark was directed by George W. Hill.
Who stars in Through the Dark?
The principal cast of Through the Dark includes Colleen Moore, Forrest Stanley, Margaret Seddon, Hobart Bosworth, George Cooper.
When was Through the Dark released and how long is it?
Through the Dark was released in 1924 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Through the Dark?
Through the Dark holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).