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Empty Hands

Synopsis

Claire Endicott throws a wild party and her father walks in to find her flirting with the very married Milt Bisnet. In an attempt to straighten her out, Endicott sends Claire to the Canadian northwoods, where his field engineer, Grimshaw, is working. While fishing, Claire is swept over the rapids and Grimshaw tries to rescue her. Both of them wind up in a remote gorge, and Grimshaw goes about building a hut as a shelter.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

August 17, 1924

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Victor Fleming
Screenplay & Story
Arthur Stringer, Carey Wilson
Original Title
Empty Hands
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
1h 10m
Production Studios
Paramount Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Victor Fleming

Screenplay & Story

Arthur Stringer, Carey Wilson

Director of Photography

Charles Schoenbaum

Film Editing

Howard Hawks

Department Leadership Roster

Carey Wilson

Carey Wilson

Writer

Victor Fleming

Victor Fleming

Director

Howard Hawks

Howard Hawks

Editor

Charles Schoenbaum

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Empty Hands.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Empty Hands

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Empty Hands about?

Claire Endicott throws a wild party and her father walks in to find her flirting with the very married Milt Bisnet. In an attempt to straighten her out, Endicott sends Claire to the Canadian northwoods, where his field engineer, Grimshaw, is working. While fishing, Claire is swept over the rapids and Grimshaw tries to rescue her. Both of them wind up in a remote gorge, and Grimshaw goes about building a hut as a shelter.

Who directed Empty Hands?

Empty Hands was directed by Victor Fleming.

Who stars in Empty Hands?

The principal cast of Empty Hands includes Jack Holt, Norma Shearer, Charles Clary, Hazel Keener, Gertrude Olmstead.

When was Empty Hands released and how long is it?

Empty Hands was released in 1924 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.