The Girl in the Dark
“Branded for life...and she knew not why?”
Synopsis
Lois Fox, upon whose shoulder is branded a Chinese idiograph resembling the letters "A. Y.," is rescued from a gang of Chinese ruffians by Brice Ferris. His servant Ming, in attempting to steal from her finger a ring that bears a mysterious green seal, is killed, and soon afterward a stranger named Strang arrives, also in search of the girl. Despite Brice's efforts to protect her, Lois is abducted and taken to the headquarters of Lao Wing, the leader of a secret Chinese society known as the Tong.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 4, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stuart Paton
- Screenplay & Story
- Albert Kenyon, Charles Edmonds Walk
- Original Title
- The Girl in the Dark
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company, Bluebird Photoplays
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stuart Paton
Albert Kenyon, Charles Edmonds Walk
Department Leadership Roster
Albert Kenyon
Writer
Stuart Paton
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Girl in the Dark
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What is The Girl in the Dark about?
Lois Fox, upon whose shoulder is branded a Chinese idiograph resembling the letters "A. Y.," is rescued from a gang of Chinese ruffians by Brice Ferris. His servant Ming, in attempting to steal from her finger a ring that bears a mysterious green seal, is killed, and soon afterward a stranger named Strang arrives, also in search of the girl. Despite Brice's efforts to protect her, Lois is abducted and taken to the headquarters of Lao Wing, the leader of a secret Chinese society known as the Tong.
Who directed The Girl in the Dark?
The Girl in the Dark was directed by Stuart Paton.
Who stars in The Girl in the Dark?
The principal cast of The Girl in the Dark includes Carmel Myers, Ashton Dearholt, Frank Tokunaga, Frank Deshon, Harry Carter.
When was The Girl in the Dark released and how long is it?
The Girl in the Dark was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is The Girl in the Dark based on a book or true story?
The Girl in the Dark is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Edmonds Walk".