
On Dangerous Ground
Synopsis
Carlyle Blackwell stars as an American in Germany at the outbreak of World War I. A mysterious stranger bursts into his room and proclaims him her husband. What's a gentleman to do? He poses as her husband to deliver "papers" to French headquarters. Adventure follows.
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January 8, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Thornby
- Screenplay & Story
- Frances Marion, Burton E. Stevenson
- Original Title
- On Dangerous Ground
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Peerless Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Thornby
Frances Marion, Burton E. Stevenson
William A. Brady
Department Leadership Roster
Frances Marion
Writer
Robert Thornby
Director
William A. Brady
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About On Dangerous Ground
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is On Dangerous Ground about?
Carlyle Blackwell stars as an American in Germany at the outbreak of World War I. A mysterious stranger bursts into his room and proclaims him her husband. What's a gentleman to do? He poses as her husband to deliver "papers" to French headquarters. Adventure follows.
Who directed On Dangerous Ground?
On Dangerous Ground was directed by Robert Thornby.
Who stars in On Dangerous Ground?
The principal cast of On Dangerous Ground includes Carlyle Blackwell, Gail Kane, William Bailey, Stanhope Wheatcroft, Frank Leigh.
When was On Dangerous Ground released and how long is it?
On Dangerous Ground was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Is On Dangerous Ground based on a book or true story?
On Dangerous Ground is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Burton E. Stevenson".
