Crack O' Dawn
Synopsis
The Thompson-Thorpe automobile was once a great car but dissension between the owners led to the break-up of the company, and Thompson and Thorpe have each started their own car-manufacturing company. Not knowing his true identity, Earle Thorpe Jr. has been hired by Henry Thompson to drive his new car in an upcoming race. Unknown to Thompson has two crooked mechanic/engineers on his payroll who plan to make their own car, using Thompson's plans, and win the big race themselves. Etta, Thompson’s daughter, and Earle team up to re-unite Thompson and Thorpe Sr. by taking the best features of both cars and combine them into one super car.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Albert S. Rogell
- Screenplay & Story
- Henry Roberts Symonds, John Grey
- Original Title
- Crack O' Dawn
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- Harry J. Brown Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Albert S. Rogell
Henry Roberts Symonds, John Grey
Department Leadership Roster
Albert S. Rogell
Director
John Grey
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What is Crack O' Dawn about?
The Thompson-Thorpe automobile was once a great car but dissension between the owners led to the break-up of the company, and Thompson and Thorpe have each started their own car-manufacturing company. Not knowing his true identity, Earle Thorpe Jr. has been hired by Henry Thompson to drive his new car in an upcoming race. Unknown to Thompson has two crooked mechanic/engineers on his payroll who plan to make their own car, using Thompson's plans, and win the big race themselves. Etta, Thompson’s daughter, and Earle team up to re-unite Thompson and Thorpe Sr. by taking the best features of both cars and combine them into one super car.
Who directed Crack O' Dawn?
Crack O' Dawn was directed by Albert S. Rogell.
Who stars in Crack O' Dawn?
The principal cast of Crack O' Dawn includes Reed Howes, J.P. McGowan, Ruth Dwyer, Henry A. Barrows, Eddie Barry.
When was Crack O' Dawn released and how long is it?
Crack O' Dawn was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.