A Harp in Hock
“A bewitching story of life and love in the slums.”
Synopsis
A Harp in Hock, also known as The Samaritan, is a lost 1927 American silent melodrama film directed by Renaud Hoffman, produced by DeMille Pictures, and distributed by Pathé Exchange. The film starred Rudolph Schildkraut, Junior Coghlan, May Robson, and Bessie Love, and was based on the short story by Evelyn Campbell.
Top Cast
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Rudolph Schildkraut
Isaac Abrams
May Robson
Mrs. Banks
Frank Coghlan Jr.
Tommy Shannon
Bessie Love
Nora Banks
Louis Natheaux
Nick
Adele Watson
Investigator
Joseph Striker
Dr. Franz Mueller
Lillian Harmer
Sourface
Clarence Burton
Plainclothesman
Elise Bartlett
Mrs. Shannon
Mrs. Charles Mack
The Clock Woman
Bobby Heck
Snipe Banks
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 10, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Renaud Hoffman
- Screenplay & Story
- Sonya Levien, Evelyn Campbell
- Original Title
- A Harp in Hock
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- DeMille Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Renaud Hoffman
Sonya Levien, Evelyn Campbell
Department Leadership Roster
Sonya Levien
Writer
Renaud Hoffman
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Harp in Hock
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Harp in Hock about?
A Harp in Hock, also known as The Samaritan, is a lost 1927 American silent melodrama film directed by Renaud Hoffman, produced by DeMille Pictures, and distributed by Pathé Exchange. The film starred Rudolph Schildkraut, Junior Coghlan, May Robson, and Bessie Love, and was based on the short story by Evelyn Campbell.
Who directed A Harp in Hock?
A Harp in Hock was directed by Renaud Hoffman.
Who stars in A Harp in Hock?
The principal cast of A Harp in Hock includes Rudolph Schildkraut, May Robson, Frank Coghlan Jr., Bessie Love, Louis Natheaux.
When was A Harp in Hock released and how long is it?
A Harp in Hock was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.