
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.
Top Cast
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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
Lawrence C. Windom
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.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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.).
