

Birds of Prey
Synopsis
Helen Wayne and Archie Crossley, two clever pickpockets, rob J. Hamilton Smith, a well-known metropolitan banker, and he is later recognized by one of their gang as a former prisonmate; they demand a price for their silence, and he is forced to accede.
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March 27, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William James Craft
- Screenplay & Story
- Dorothy Howell
- Original Title
- Birds of Prey
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William James Craft
Dorothy Howell
J.O. Taylor
Harry Cohn
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Cohn
Producer
William James Craft
Director
J.O. Taylor
Director of Photography
Dorothy Howell
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Birds of Prey
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Birds of Prey about?
Helen Wayne and Archie Crossley, two clever pickpockets, rob J. Hamilton Smith, a well-known metropolitan banker, and he is later recognized by one of their gang as a former prisonmate; they demand a price for their silence, and he is forced to accede.
Who directed Birds of Prey?
Birds of Prey was directed by William James Craft.
Who stars in Birds of Prey?
The principal cast of Birds of Prey includes Priscilla Dean, Hugh Allan, Gustav von Seyffertitz, Ben Hendricks Jr., Sidney Bracey.
When was Birds of Prey released and how long is it?
Birds of Prey was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 56m.
