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IMDbNR191850mUnited States of America

$5,000 Reward

Synopsis

A wealthy old man is murdered after deciding to write his nephew out of his will. Fearing that he will be accused of the murder his nephew takes flight but, with the help of a young woman whose life he saves, he has to try and track down the real murderer.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

May 25, 1918

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Douglas Gerrard
Screenplay & Story
Charles Wesley Sanders, F. McGrew Willis
Original Title
$5,000 Reward
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
50m
Production Studios
Universal Film Manufacturing Company

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Douglas Gerrard

Screenplay & Story

Charles Wesley Sanders, F. McGrew Willis

Department Leadership Roster

Douglas Gerrard

Douglas Gerrard

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 $5,000 Reward.

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Frequently Asked Questions About $5,000 Reward

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

What is $5,000 Reward about?

A wealthy old man is murdered after deciding to write his nephew out of his will. Fearing that he will be accused of the murder his nephew takes flight but, with the help of a young woman whose life he saves, he has to try and track down the real murderer.

Who directed $5,000 Reward?

$5,000 Reward was directed by Douglas Gerrard.

Who stars in $5,000 Reward?

The principal cast of $5,000 Reward includes Franklyn Farnum, Frank Lloyd, Gloria Hope, J. Farrell MacDonald, Wharton James.

When was $5,000 Reward released and how long is it?

$5,000 Reward was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for $5,000 Reward?

$5,000 Reward holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).