The White Circle
“Another mighty thriller by the screen's master of sweeping melodrama! A super-romance of love and honor, crime and mystery-on a scenic background of incredible power and fascination.”
Synopsis
Having endangered his life by foolishly gambling away funds entrusted to him by the Carbonari, an Italian secret society, London banker Bernard Huddlestone appeals to Northmour, an adventurer, for protection. Northmour takes Huddlestone and his daughter Clara to his castle in Scotland, offering them safety in return for Clara's hand in marriage. There Clara encounters Frank Cassilis, an old adversary of Northmour's, and falls in love. Trouble brews between the two men, but when the Carbonari discovers Huddlestone's hiding place and storms the castle, the fugitives band together to fight the avengers. Coming to the realization that only his sacrifice will appease the attackers, Huddlestone steps out and meets his death. Northmour, deciding that married life would prove too monotonous, gives up his claim on Clara to Cassilis.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 22, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maurice Tourneur
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Louis Stevenson, John Gilbert, Jules Furthman
- Original Title
- The White Circle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Maurice Tourneur Productions, Famous Players-Lasky Corporation, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maurice Tourneur
Robert Louis Stevenson, John Gilbert, Jules Furthman
Department Leadership Roster
Maurice Tourneur
Director
John Gilbert
Writer
Jules Furthman
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The White Circle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The White Circle about?
Having endangered his life by foolishly gambling away funds entrusted to him by the Carbonari, an Italian secret society, London banker Bernard Huddlestone appeals to Northmour, an adventurer, for protection. Northmour takes Huddlestone and his daughter Clara to his castle in Scotland, offering them safety in return for Clara's hand in marriage. There Clara encounters Frank Cassilis, an old adversary of Northmour's, and falls in love. Trouble brews between the two men, but when the Carbonari discovers Huddlestone's hiding place and storms the castle, the fugitives band together to fight the avengers. Coming to the realization that only his sacrifice will appease the attackers, Huddlestone steps out and meets his death. Northmour, deciding that married life would prove too monotonous, gives up his claim on Clara to Cassilis.
Who directed The White Circle?
The White Circle was directed by Maurice Tourneur.
Who stars in The White Circle?
The principal cast of The White Circle includes Spottiswoode Aitken, Janice Wilson, Harry Northrup, John Gilbert, Wesley Barry.
When was The White Circle released and how long is it?
The White Circle was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The White Circle?
The White Circle holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).