Lights Out
Synopsis
Notorious crooks "Hairpin" Annie and Sea Bass steal a suitcase on the train and discover that it is filled with scenarios. Its owner, Egbert Winslow, agrees to write a screenplay about the underworld with Sea Bass's help. Sea Bass, seeing a chance to expose a pal who has double-crossed him, describes "High-Shine" Joe and some of his underworld activities. Joe sees the film in a South American theater and recognizes himself. He goes to the motion picture studio determined to kill Egbert Winslow, but bank president Peyton, who has been robbed by Joe, appears simultaneously with the police and saves Winslow.
Top Cast
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Ruth Stonehouse
'Hairpin' Annie
Hank Mann
Ben
Ben Hewlett
Keith Forbes
Mabel Van Buren
Mrs. Gallant
Fred Kelsey
Decker
Harry Fenwick
Peyton
Chester Bishop
Bangs (a movie director)
Max Asher
Wellabach (a movie producer) (as Max Ascher)
Walter McGrail
Sea Bass
Marie Astaire
Barbara
Theodore von Eltz
'Eggs' (Egbert Winslow)
Ben Deeley
'High-Shine' Joe
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 12, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred Santell
- Screenplay & Story
- Rex Taylor
- Original Title
- Lights Out
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Robertson-Cole Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred Santell
Rex Taylor, Paul Dickey, Mann Page
William Marshall
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred Santell
Director
William Marshall
Director of Photography
Rex Taylor
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Lights Out.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lights Out
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lights Out about?
Notorious crooks "Hairpin" Annie and Sea Bass steal a suitcase on the train and discover that it is filled with scenarios. Its owner, Egbert Winslow, agrees to write a screenplay about the underworld with Sea Bass's help. Sea Bass, seeing a chance to expose a pal who has double-crossed him, describes "High-Shine" Joe and some of his underworld activities. Joe sees the film in a South American theater and recognizes himself. He goes to the motion picture studio determined to kill Egbert Winslow, but bank president Peyton, who has been robbed by Joe, appears simultaneously with the police and saves Winslow.
Who directed Lights Out?
Lights Out was directed by Alfred Santell.
Who stars in Lights Out?
The principal cast of Lights Out includes Ruth Stonehouse, Hank Mann, Ben Hewlett, Mabel Van Buren, Fred Kelsey.
When was Lights Out released and how long is it?
Lights Out was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.