The Empty Cab
Synopsis
Henry Egbert Xerxes' big chance as a cub reporter comes when he is assigned to track down a gang of counterfeiters which gathers regularly at the Red Dog Inn. As he leaves the office, Henry witnesses a girl being dragged into a cab -- the same girl he had seen that morning passing counterfeit money. Henry follows, but on overtaking the cab, he finds it empty. At the Red Dog Inn, he discovers that the girl is being held captive. After a series of rough and tumble adventures with the resident thugs, he and the girl escape, after which he rushes home to write up the story. When it fails to appear in print, Henry storms into the city room only to discover that the entire business was a hoax, intended to test his reporter's instincts.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 6, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Douglas Gerrard
- Screenplay & Story
- F. McGrew Willis
- Original Title
- The Empty Cab
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Bluebird Photoplays
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Douglas Gerrard
F. McGrew Willis
Department Leadership Roster
Douglas Gerrard
Director
F. McGrew Willis
Writer
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 Empty Cab
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What is The Empty Cab about?
Henry Egbert Xerxes' big chance as a cub reporter comes when he is assigned to track down a gang of counterfeiters which gathers regularly at the Red Dog Inn. As he leaves the office, Henry witnesses a girl being dragged into a cab -- the same girl he had seen that morning passing counterfeit money. Henry follows, but on overtaking the cab, he finds it empty. At the Red Dog Inn, he discovers that the girl is being held captive. After a series of rough and tumble adventures with the resident thugs, he and the girl escape, after which he rushes home to write up the story. When it fails to appear in print, Henry storms into the city room only to discover that the entire business was a hoax, intended to test his reporter's instincts.
Who directed The Empty Cab?
The Empty Cab was directed by Douglas Gerrard.
Who stars in The Empty Cab?
The principal cast of The Empty Cab includes Franklyn Farnum, Eileen Percy, Frank Brownlee, Fred Kelsey, Harry De More.
When was The Empty Cab released and how long is it?
The Empty Cab was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Empty Cab?
The Empty Cab holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).