
The Guilt of Silence
Synopsis
During the Alaskan gold rush, two unscrupulous fortune-seekers, Amy and her husband Gambler Joe, rob Mathew Smith, who has offered them shelter from a snow storm. Mathew pursues them but loses his way, and by the time Harkness finds him, he is nearly dead from exposure. Mathew, nicknamed "Silent" Smith because the storm has robbed him of his voice, lives in friendship with Harkness until the latter marries Amy, who has found employment in a local dance hall.
Top Cast
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May 13, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elmer Clifton
- Screenplay & Story
- Ethel Hill
- Original Title
- The Guilt of Silence
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elmer Clifton
Ethel Hill
Virgil Miller
Department Leadership Roster
Elmer Clifton
Director
Virgil Miller
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Guilt of Silence
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Guilt of Silence about?
During the Alaskan gold rush, two unscrupulous fortune-seekers, Amy and her husband Gambler Joe, rob Mathew Smith, who has offered them shelter from a snow storm. Mathew pursues them but loses his way, and by the time Harkness finds him, he is nearly dead from exposure. Mathew, nicknamed "Silent" Smith because the storm has robbed him of his voice, lives in friendship with Harkness until the latter marries Amy, who has found employment in a local dance hall.
Who directed The Guilt of Silence?
The Guilt of Silence was directed by Elmer Clifton.
Who stars in The Guilt of Silence?
The principal cast of The Guilt of Silence includes Monroe Salisbury, Ruth Clifford, Alfred Allen, Betty Schade, Sam De Grasse.
When was The Guilt of Silence released and how long is it?
The Guilt of Silence was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.
