April Showers
Synopsis
Danny O'Rourke is the son of a police officer who was killed in the line of duty. Eager to join the police force, Danny fails his exams. The failure causes him to neglect his sweetheart Maggie, whose father is a police lieutenant. His attentions turn instead towards society girl Miriam Welton. When Danny’s sister, Shannon, is arrested for shoplifting, Danny turns to boxing to save her. He works his way towards the championship but discovers the final bought has been rigged. Danny fights anyhow and he is beaten, but it is discovered that a mistake had been made on his exams and he actually was eligible to join the police force after all. Considered a lost film.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 21, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Forman
- Screenplay & Story
- Louis D. Lighton, Hope Loring
- Original Title
- April Showers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- B.P. Schulberg Productions, Preferred Pictures, Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Forman
Louis D. Lighton, Hope Loring
Harry Perry
B.P. Schulberg
Department Leadership Roster
Louis D. Lighton
Screenplay
Harry Perry
Director of Photography
Tom Forman
Director
Hope Loring
Screenplay
B.P. Schulberg
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About April Showers
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What is April Showers about?
Danny O'Rourke is the son of a police officer who was killed in the line of duty. Eager to join the police force, Danny fails his exams. The failure causes him to neglect his sweetheart Maggie, whose father is a police lieutenant. His attentions turn instead towards society girl Miriam Welton. When Danny’s sister, Shannon, is arrested for shoplifting, Danny turns to boxing to save her. He works his way towards the championship but discovers the final bought has been rigged. Danny fights anyhow and he is beaten, but it is discovered that a mistake had been made on his exams and he actually was eligible to join the police force after all. Considered a lost film.
Who directed April Showers?
April Showers was directed by Tom Forman.
Who stars in April Showers?
The principal cast of April Showers includes Colleen Moore, Kenneth Harlan, Ruth Clifford, Priscilla Bonner, Tom McGuire.
When was April Showers released and how long is it?
April Showers was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.