The Flashlight
Synopsis
Jack Lane (William Stowell) has made an invention for photographing wild animals. It consists of a camera with a trigger -- when the trigger is stepped on by a passing animal, a flash goes off and the camera shoots the picture. Lane goes up to the mountains to try out his new contraption. When a recluse refuses to let him spend the night in his cabin, Lane goes to sleep out of doors, with the camera set up near by. In the middle of the night, he is awakened by the flash and the sound of gunshots. Trekking back to his own cabin the next day, he develops the picture, which is of a girl holding a rifle. He returns to the recluse's cabin where he is arrested for murder.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 21, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ida May Park
- Screenplay & Story
- Albert Treynor, Ida May Park
- Original Title
- The Flashlight
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Bluebird Photoplays
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ida May Park
Albert Treynor, Ida May Park
King D. Gray
Department Leadership Roster
Ida May Park
Director
King D. Gray
Director of Photography
Ida May Park
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Flashlight.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Flashlight
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Flashlight about?
Jack Lane (William Stowell) has made an invention for photographing wild animals. It consists of a camera with a trigger -- when the trigger is stepped on by a passing animal, a flash goes off and the camera shoots the picture. Lane goes up to the mountains to try out his new contraption. When a recluse refuses to let him spend the night in his cabin, Lane goes to sleep out of doors, with the camera set up near by. In the middle of the night, he is awakened by the flash and the sound of gunshots. Trekking back to his own cabin the next day, he develops the picture, which is of a girl holding a rifle. He returns to the recluse's cabin where he is arrested for murder.
Who directed The Flashlight?
The Flashlight was directed by Ida May Park.
Who stars in The Flashlight?
The principal cast of The Flashlight includes Dorothy Phillips, William Stowell, Lon Chaney, Alfred Allen, George Berrell.
When was The Flashlight released and how long is it?
The Flashlight was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.