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9.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDbNR191850mUnited States of America

The Grey Parasol

Synopsis

Hamilton Hill meets Estelle Redding in an umbrella repair shop and rescues her from two thugs soon afterwards. Estelle has hidden in the handle of her grey parasol the formula for "Coalex," an inexpensive substitute for coal which the coal trust is trying to prevent from reaching the market. Edward Burnham, one of the thugs, tells Hamilton that Estelle is a German agent, but the infatuated young bachelor fails to believe the story.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

September 22, 1918

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Lawrence C. Windom
Screenplay & Story
Charles J. Wilson, Frederick J. Jackson
Original Title
The Grey Parasol
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
50m
Production Studios
Triangle Film Corporation

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Lawrence C. Windom

Screenplay & Story

Charles J. Wilson, Frederick J. Jackson

Department Leadership Roster

Lawrence C. Windom

Director

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Grey Parasol.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Grey Parasol

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Grey Parasol about?

Hamilton Hill meets Estelle Redding in an umbrella repair shop and rescues her from two thugs soon afterwards. Estelle has hidden in the handle of her grey parasol the formula for "Coalex," an inexpensive substitute for coal which the coal trust is trying to prevent from reaching the market. Edward Burnham, one of the thugs, tells Hamilton that Estelle is a German agent, but the infatuated young bachelor fails to believe the story.

Who directed The Grey Parasol?

The Grey Parasol was directed by Lawrence C. Windom.

Who stars in The Grey Parasol?

The principal cast of The Grey Parasol includes Claire Anderson, Wellington Cross, Joel Bennett, Ed Brady, Frank Thorne.

When was The Grey Parasol released and how long is it?

The Grey Parasol was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Grey Parasol?

The Grey Parasol holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).