Straight Is the Way
Synopsis
Bob Carter and "Loot" Follet, are two thieves who locate themselves in the unused part of the New Hampshire home of Aunt Mehitable and her niece Dorcas. Loan shark Jonathan Squoggs presses Mehitable for payment of the mortgage, and the two crooks decide to help the ladies when they consult their Ouija board to find a hidden treasure. Finding the treasure reveals a surprise thief and a chance for new lives for the crooks, Dorcas, and Mehitable.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 6, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert G. Vignola
- Screenplay & Story
- Frances Marion, Ethel Watts Mumford
- Original Title
- Straight Is the Way
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Cosmopolitan Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert G. Vignola
Frances Marion, Ethel Watts Mumford
Al Liguori
Department Leadership Roster
Frances Marion
Writer
Robert G. Vignola
Director
Al Liguori
Director of Photography
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 Straight Is the Way
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What is Straight Is the Way about?
Bob Carter and "Loot" Follet, are two thieves who locate themselves in the unused part of the New Hampshire home of Aunt Mehitable and her niece Dorcas. Loan shark Jonathan Squoggs presses Mehitable for payment of the mortgage, and the two crooks decide to help the ladies when they consult their Ouija board to find a hidden treasure. Finding the treasure reveals a surprise thief and a chance for new lives for the crooks, Dorcas, and Mehitable.
Who directed Straight Is the Way?
Straight Is the Way was directed by Robert G. Vignola.
Who stars in Straight Is the Way?
The principal cast of Straight Is the Way includes Matt Moore, Mabel Bert, Gladys Leslie, George Parsons, Henry Sedley.
When was Straight Is the Way released and how long is it?
Straight Is the Way was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Straight Is the Way?
Straight Is the Way holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).