A Dangerous Affair
Synopsis
Elderly millionaire James Rance, whose only passion is chess, warns his grandson Tommy, who missed the previous evening's game because he played poker with his uncle Gilbert, that should he miss another game, Gilbert will gain the boy's inheritance. During another poker game the next night, Gilbert provokes a fight between Tommy and another player that results in the other player's supposed death. Meanwhile, Terrence Redmond, the guardian of an orphan he found while fighting in France, falls in love with Dawn Moyer.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 15, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Miller
- Screenplay & Story
- Carl Krusada, Garfield Thompson
- Original Title
- A Dangerous Affair
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Charles Miller Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Miller
Carl Krusada, Garfield Thompson
Department Leadership Roster
Garfield Thompson
Writer
Charles Miller
Director
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What is A Dangerous Affair about?
Elderly millionaire James Rance, whose only passion is chess, warns his grandson Tommy, who missed the previous evening's game because he played poker with his uncle Gilbert, that should he miss another game, Gilbert will gain the boy's inheritance. During another poker game the next night, Gilbert provokes a fight between Tommy and another player that results in the other player's supposed death. Meanwhile, Terrence Redmond, the guardian of an orphan he found while fighting in France, falls in love with Dawn Moyer.
Who directed A Dangerous Affair?
A Dangerous Affair was directed by Charles Miller.
Who stars in A Dangerous Affair?
The principal cast of A Dangerous Affair includes Herbert Rawlinson, Charles A. Stevenson, Stuart Holmes, Warren Cook, Regina Quinn.
When was A Dangerous Affair released and how long is it?
A Dangerous Affair was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 50m.