The Dark Road
Synopsis
Jim Morrison is an English army officer who comes from a very old and prominent family. He marries the ravishingly beautiful but unscrupulous Cleo, who has no qualms about using her sexual allure to get the luxuries her husband can't provide. When Jim is sent off to war, Cleo embarks on a series of affairs, one of which results in her becoming the love slave of a German spy, the very spy that her husband has been assigned to track down.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 31, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Miller
- Screenplay & Story
- J.G. Hawks, John Lynch
- Original Title
- The Dark Road
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- New York Motion Picture, Kay-Bee Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Miller
J.G. Hawks, John Lynch
Clyde De Vinna
Thomas H. Ince
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Miller
Director
J.G. Hawks
Writer
Thomas H. Ince
Producer
Clyde De Vinna
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dark Road
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Dark Road about?
Jim Morrison is an English army officer who comes from a very old and prominent family. He marries the ravishingly beautiful but unscrupulous Cleo, who has no qualms about using her sexual allure to get the luxuries her husband can't provide. When Jim is sent off to war, Cleo embarks on a series of affairs, one of which results in her becoming the love slave of a German spy, the very spy that her husband has been assigned to track down.
Who directed The Dark Road?
The Dark Road was directed by Charles Miller.
Who stars in The Dark Road?
The principal cast of The Dark Road includes Dorothy Dalton, Jack Livingston, John Gilbert, Robert McKim, Walt Whitman.
When was The Dark Road released and how long is it?
The Dark Road was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 55m.