The Road Through the Dark
Synopsis
Gabrielle Jardee, daughter of a conservative Parisian family, is in love with an American, John Morgan, who her parents disapprove of. She is sent away from Paris to a small village, where her aunt lives with her sister and brother. The war comes and the Germans enter the town. She becomes the mistress of a German Kommandant.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edmund Mortimer
- Screenplay & Story
- Maude Radford Warren
- Original Title
- The Road Through the Dark
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Clara Kimball Young Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edmund Mortimer
Maude Radford Warren
Department Leadership Roster
Edmund Mortimer
Director
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Road Through the Dark
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What is The Road Through the Dark about?
Gabrielle Jardee, daughter of a conservative Parisian family, is in love with an American, John Morgan, who her parents disapprove of. She is sent away from Paris to a small village, where her aunt lives with her sister and brother. The war comes and the Germans enter the town. She becomes the mistress of a German Kommandant.
Who directed The Road Through the Dark?
The Road Through the Dark was directed by Edmund Mortimer.
Who stars in The Road Through the Dark?
The principal cast of The Road Through the Dark includes Clara Kimball Young, Jack Holt, Henry Woodward, Elinor Fair, Bobby Connelly.
When was The Road Through the Dark released and how long is it?
The Road Through the Dark was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Road Through the Dark?
The Road Through the Dark holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).