Danger Ahead!
Synopsis
The impoverished Harlow family of New England is forced to take in summer boarders. Teenaged niece Tressie welcomes the change and promptly falls in love with a wealthy young guest named Norman Minot. Although Norman returns Tressie’s affection, he is driven away by a fortune-hunting mother who wants him to marry her daughter. Robert Kitteridge, a scheming artist friend of Norman's, takes Tressie on a sailboat outing, during which they narrowly escape death when their boat is rammed by a steamship. After being put ashore the next morning in Boston, MA, Robert takes Tressie to his studio and attempts to seduce her.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 8, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rollin S. Sturgeon
- Screenplay & Story
- Sara Ware Bassett, A.P. Younger
- Original Title
- Danger Ahead!
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rollin S. Sturgeon
Sara Ware Bassett, A.P. Younger
Department Leadership Roster
A.P. Younger
Writer
Rollin S. Sturgeon
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 Danger Ahead!
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What is Danger Ahead! about?
The impoverished Harlow family of New England is forced to take in summer boarders. Teenaged niece Tressie welcomes the change and promptly falls in love with a wealthy young guest named Norman Minot. Although Norman returns Tressie’s affection, he is driven away by a fortune-hunting mother who wants him to marry her daughter. Robert Kitteridge, a scheming artist friend of Norman's, takes Tressie on a sailboat outing, during which they narrowly escape death when their boat is rammed by a steamship. After being put ashore the next morning in Boston, MA, Robert takes Tressie to his studio and attempts to seduce her.
Who directed Danger Ahead!?
Danger Ahead! was directed by Rollin S. Sturgeon.
Who stars in Danger Ahead!?
The principal cast of Danger Ahead! includes Mary Philbin, James Morrison, Jack Mower, Minna Redman, George Bunny.
When was Danger Ahead! released and how long is it?
Danger Ahead! was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Danger Ahead!?
Danger Ahead! holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).