Lifting Shadows
Synopsis
Vania is a political refugee who travels from Russia to the United States. But even in America, she is pursued by assassins known as "the Ring of Death" because she carries certain papers given to her back home by her father. She marries a man who turns out to be a drug addict, and in a heated argument, she shoots him. A young lawyer defends her, then falls in love with her.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 4, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Léonce Perret
- Screenplay & Story
- Henri Ardel, Léonce Perret
- Original Title
- Lifting Shadows
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Léonce Perret
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Léonce Perret
Henri Ardel, Léonce Perret
Department Leadership Roster
Léonce Perret
Director
Léonce Perret
Writer
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 Lifting Shadows
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What is Lifting Shadows about?
Vania is a political refugee who travels from Russia to the United States. But even in America, she is pursued by assassins known as "the Ring of Death" because she carries certain papers given to her back home by her father. She marries a man who turns out to be a drug addict, and in a heated argument, she shoots him. A young lawyer defends her, then falls in love with her.
Who directed Lifting Shadows?
Lifting Shadows was directed by Léonce Perret.
Who stars in Lifting Shadows?
The principal cast of Lifting Shadows includes Emmy Wehlen, Stuart Holmes, Wyndham Standing, Julia Swayne Gordon, Rafael Bongini.
When was Lifting Shadows released and how long is it?
Lifting Shadows was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lifting Shadows?
Lifting Shadows holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).