The Warning
Synopsis
This story of the British Silent Service operating on the coast of China finds Tom Fellows, captain of an opium-smuggling ship, going into a notorious Chinese joint called "The House of a Thousand Delights," where he finds a beautiful girl, Mary Blake, bound and captive. He starts a brawl, rescues Mary in the mêlée that follows, and then loses her when she flees to a hotel. He follows her and finds she is mixed up in some mysterious activity. However, he knows more about her than she does him (because he isn't what he is supposed to be - and she isn't, either), he stays close by, even to the point of using a machine-gun to dispel a mob at a Chinese temple.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 26, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George B. Seitz
- Screenplay & Story
- George B. Seitz
- Original Title
- The Warning
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George B. Seitz
George B. Seitz, Lillian Ducey, H. Milner Kitchin
Department Leadership Roster
George B. Seitz
Director
George B. Seitz
Screenplay
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Warning
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Warning about?
This story of the British Silent Service operating on the coast of China finds Tom Fellows, captain of an opium-smuggling ship, going into a notorious Chinese joint called "The House of a Thousand Delights," where he finds a beautiful girl, Mary Blake, bound and captive. He starts a brawl, rescues Mary in the mêlée that follows, and then loses her when she flees to a hotel. He follows her and finds she is mixed up in some mysterious activity. However, he knows more about her than she does him (because he isn't what he is supposed to be - and she isn't, either), he stays close by, even to the point of using a machine-gun to dispel a mob at a Chinese temple.
Who directed The Warning?
The Warning was directed by George B. Seitz.
Who stars in The Warning?
The principal cast of The Warning includes Jack Holt, Dorothy Revier, Frank Lackteen, Pat Harmon, Eugene Strong.
When was The Warning released and how long is it?
The Warning was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 56m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Warning?
The Warning holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).