Loot
Synopsis
Wade Hildreth is sent to New York from London to receive a diamond necklace for Lady Gwendolyn from the jeweler Arabin. A gang of crooks led by Pete Fielding, known as "The Shadow," plans to keep Hildreth from going to Arabin's until they have robbed the store. Actress Morn Light, whom the Shadow loves, agrees to entice Hildreth to her apartment to be imprisoned. When she warns Hildreth because she wants to avenge her father's death, which was caused by the Shadow, the Shadow overhears and captures them both.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 6, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William C. Dowlan
- Screenplay & Story
- Violet Clark, Arthur Somers Roche
- Original Title
- Loot
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William C. Dowlan
Violet Clark, Arthur Somers Roche
Department Leadership Roster
Violet Clark
Writer
William C. Dowlan
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Loot
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What is Loot about?
Wade Hildreth is sent to New York from London to receive a diamond necklace for Lady Gwendolyn from the jeweler Arabin. A gang of crooks led by Pete Fielding, known as "The Shadow," plans to keep Hildreth from going to Arabin's until they have robbed the store. Actress Morn Light, whom the Shadow loves, agrees to entice Hildreth to her apartment to be imprisoned. When she warns Hildreth because she wants to avenge her father's death, which was caused by the Shadow, the Shadow overhears and captures them both.
Who directed Loot?
Loot was directed by William C. Dowlan.
Who stars in Loot?
The principal cast of Loot includes Darrell Foss, Ora Carew, Joseph W. Girard, Alfred Allen, Wadsworth Harris.
When was Loot released and how long is it?
Loot was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Is Loot based on a book or true story?
Loot is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Arthur Somers Roche".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Loot?
Loot holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).