The Black Stork
“Kill defectives, save the nation and see 'The Black Stork'.”
Synopsis
A young man and woman are considering marriage; eugenicist Harry J Haiselden warns that they are ill-matched and will produce defective offspring. He is right; their baby is born defective, dies quickly and floats into heaven.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 28, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leopold Wharton, Theodore Wharton
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry J. Haiselden, Jack Lait
- Original Title
- The Black Stork
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Sheriott Pictures Corp., Wharton
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leopold Wharton, Theodore Wharton
Harry J. Haiselden, Jack Lait
Leopold Wharton
Department Leadership Roster
Leopold Wharton
Director
Theodore Wharton
Director
Harry J. Haiselden
Writer
Jack Lait
Writer
Leopold Wharton
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 The Black Stork
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What is The Black Stork about?
A young man and woman are considering marriage; eugenicist Harry J Haiselden warns that they are ill-matched and will produce defective offspring. He is right; their baby is born defective, dies quickly and floats into heaven.
Who directed The Black Stork?
The Black Stork was directed by Leopold Wharton, Theodore Wharton.
Who stars in The Black Stork?
The principal cast of The Black Stork includes Jane Fearnley, Allan Murnane, Hamilton Revelle, Elsie Esmond, Henry Bergman.
When was The Black Stork released and how long is it?
The Black Stork was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Black Stork?
The Black Stork holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).