The Flaming Crisis
Synopsis
Robert Mason, a young black newspaperman, exposes corrupt labor leader Mark Lethier. In turn, Mason's engagement to Vivian Lethier is ended. When Mark Lethier is murdered, Mason is convicted on circumstantial evidence and sentenced to prison. After several years in prison, he escapes and makes his way to the southwestern cattle country, where he falls in love with Tex Miller, a beautiful cowgirl. Mason endeavors to rid the territory of an outlaw band led by Buck Conley, a.k.a. the "Night Terror." Once he is successful, he decides to give himself up to the law, thinking that he will be sent back to prison. However, after discovering that the real murderer has confessed, he returns to Tex and the country he has come to love.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 21, 1924
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leo C. Popkin, William H. Grimes
- Screenplay & Story
- William H. Grimes
- Original Title
- The Flaming Crisis
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Monarch Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leo C. Popkin, William H. Grimes
William H. Grimes
William H. Grimes
Lawrence Goldman
Department Leadership Roster
Leo C. Popkin
Director
William H. Grimes
Director
William H. Grimes
Editor
Lawrence Goldman
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Flaming Crisis
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What is The Flaming Crisis about?
Robert Mason, a young black newspaperman, exposes corrupt labor leader Mark Lethier. In turn, Mason's engagement to Vivian Lethier is ended. When Mark Lethier is murdered, Mason is convicted on circumstantial evidence and sentenced to prison. After several years in prison, he escapes and makes his way to the southwestern cattle country, where he falls in love with Tex Miller, a beautiful cowgirl. Mason endeavors to rid the territory of an outlaw band led by Buck Conley, a.k.a. the "Night Terror." Once he is successful, he decides to give himself up to the law, thinking that he will be sent back to prison. However, after discovering that the real murderer has confessed, he returns to Tex and the country he has come to love.
Who directed The Flaming Crisis?
The Flaming Crisis was directed by Leo C. Popkin, William H. Grimes.
Who stars in The Flaming Crisis?
The principal cast of The Flaming Crisis includes Calvin Nicholson, Dorothy Dunbar, Henry Dixon, Marie Chester, Kathryn Sherman.
When was The Flaming Crisis released and how long is it?
The Flaming Crisis was released in 1924 with a total runtime of Unknown.