

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.
Top Cast
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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
Victor Fleming
Arthur Stringer, Carey Wilson
Charles Schoenbaum
Howard Hawks
Department Leadership Roster
Carey Wilson
Writer
Victor Fleming
Director
Howard Hawks
Editor
Charles Schoenbaum
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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.
