The Lone Wolf
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Synopsis
When Marcel, a waif, saves master crook Burke from the police, Burke adopts the youngster and teaches him his profession. Years later, Marcel has become a master crook himself, working under the name of Michael Lanyard. His clever work baffles the Paris police, who dub him "The Lone Wolf". The Pack, a gang of criminals, notifies The Wolf that unless he joins them, he is marked for destruction. Lucy, an undercover agent masquerading as a crook to expose the gang, helps The Wolf escape. This inaugurates a series of adventures in which Lucy and The Wolf are pursued by the gang, finally making their escape to England by plane. The Pack follows, only to meet their death in a plane crash. Liberated from his tormentors, The Wolf vows to go straight and marries Lucy.
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Top Cast
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Hazel Dawn
Lucy Shannon
Bert Lytell
Michael Lanyard
Stephen Grattan
Burke
Alfred Hickman
Eckstrom
Riley Hatch
De Moribar (as William Riley Hatch)
Edward Abeles
Ducroy
Florence Ashbrooke
Mme. Troyon
Juliet Brenon
Thibault's Maid
Cornish Beck
Marcel
Ben Graham
Thibault
Robert Fisher
Bannon
Joseph S. Chailee
Popinot
William E. Shay
Wertheimer
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 30, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert Brenon
- Screenplay & Story
- James C. McKay, George Edwardes-Hall, Louis Joseph Vance
- Original Title
- The Lone Wolf
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Herbert Brenon Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert Brenon
James C. McKay, George Edwardes-Hall, Louis Joseph Vance
Department Leadership Roster
James C. McKay
Writer
Herbert Brenon
Director
George Edwardes-Hall
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 The Lone Wolf
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What is The Lone Wolf about?
When Marcel, a waif, saves master crook Burke from the police, Burke adopts the youngster and teaches him his profession. Years later, Marcel has become a master crook himself, working under the name of Michael Lanyard. His clever work baffles the Paris police, who dub him "The Lone Wolf". The Pack, a gang of criminals, notifies The Wolf that unless he joins them, he is marked for destruction. Lucy, an undercover agent masquerading as a crook to expose the gang, helps The Wolf escape. This inaugurates a series of adventures in which Lucy and The Wolf are pursued by the gang, finally making their escape to England by plane. The Pack follows, only to meet their death in a plane crash. Liberated from his tormentors, The Wolf vows to go straight and marries Lucy.
Who directed The Lone Wolf?
The Lone Wolf was directed by Herbert Brenon.
Who stars in The Lone Wolf?
The principal cast of The Lone Wolf includes Hazel Dawn, Bert Lytell, Stephen Grattan, Alfred Hickman, Riley Hatch.
When was The Lone Wolf released and how long is it?
The Lone Wolf was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Is The Lone Wolf based on a book or true story?
The Lone Wolf is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Louis Joseph Vance".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lone Wolf?
The Lone Wolf holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).