The Black Sheep of the Family
Synopsis
Although Kenneth Carmont and Esther Saunders, criminal Bert Saunders' sister, love each other, Esther marries detective Elwood Collins, who agrees to stop pursuing Bert if she accepts his proposal. One night, Kenneth and Esther hide Bert, who has escaped from the police. The same night, Kenneth's father is murdered. The evidence implicates Kenneth, who cannot supply his whereabouts at the time of the crime, as that would give away Bert. Esther cannot clear Kenneth for the same reason, and because it would let her husband know that she was with her former sweetheart.
Top Cast
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Francelia Billington
Esther Saunders
Jack Holt
Kenneth Carmont
Mina Cunard
Bertha Carmont (as Mina Jeffreys)
C. Norman Hammond
Madison Carmont (as C. Norton Hammond)
Hector V. Sarno
Simon Hathaway
Gilmore Hammond
Elwood Collins
Florence Hale
Mrs. Carmont (as Mrs. Jay Hunt)
William Musgrave
Louis Dairymple (as W.F. Musgrave)
Paul Byron
Bert Saunders
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 23, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jay Hunt
- Screenplay & Story
- Jay Hunt, Frank Wiltermood
- Original Title
- The Black Sheep of the Family
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company, Red Feather Photoplays
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jay Hunt
Jay Hunt, Frank Wiltermood
Department Leadership Roster
Jay Hunt
Director
Jay Hunt
Writer
Frank Wiltermood
Writer
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What is The Black Sheep of the Family about?
Although Kenneth Carmont and Esther Saunders, criminal Bert Saunders' sister, love each other, Esther marries detective Elwood Collins, who agrees to stop pursuing Bert if she accepts his proposal. One night, Kenneth and Esther hide Bert, who has escaped from the police. The same night, Kenneth's father is murdered. The evidence implicates Kenneth, who cannot supply his whereabouts at the time of the crime, as that would give away Bert. Esther cannot clear Kenneth for the same reason, and because it would let her husband know that she was with her former sweetheart.
Who directed The Black Sheep of the Family?
The Black Sheep of the Family was directed by Jay Hunt.
Who stars in The Black Sheep of the Family?
The principal cast of The Black Sheep of the Family includes Francelia Billington, Jack Holt, Mina Cunard, C. Norman Hammond, Hector V. Sarno.
When was The Black Sheep of the Family released and how long is it?
The Black Sheep of the Family was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.