The Grip of Evil
Synopsis
An English nobleman is banished from home because of his attachment to a girl "not of his class." He marries the girl, comes to America with her, and a child, John Burton, subsequently the hero of each chapter of this serial, is born to them. 14 chapters.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 17, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- W.A.S. Douglas, Harry Harvey
- Screenplay & Story
- Douglas Bronston
- Original Title
- The Grip of Evil
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 4h 40m
- Production Studios
- Balboa Amusement Producing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
W.A.S. Douglas, Harry Harvey
Douglas Bronston, Louis Tracy
Department Leadership Roster
W.A.S. Douglas
Director
Harry Harvey
Director
Douglas Bronston
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Grip of Evil
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What is The Grip of Evil about?
An English nobleman is banished from home because of his attachment to a girl "not of his class." He marries the girl, comes to America with her, and a child, John Burton, subsequently the hero of each chapter of this serial, is born to them. 14 chapters.
Who directed The Grip of Evil?
The Grip of Evil was directed by W.A.S. Douglas, Harry Harvey.
Who stars in The Grip of Evil?
The principal cast of The Grip of Evil includes Jackie Saunders, Roland Bottomley, Charles Dudley, Gordon Sackville, Philo McCullough.
When was The Grip of Evil released and how long is it?
The Grip of Evil was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 4h 40m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Grip of Evil?
The Grip of Evil holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).