The Straight Way
Synopsis
Deserted by her husband, John Madison, because he incorrectly accuses her of having an affair, Mary Madison goes to her aunt's house to have her baby, and then loses her memory in a train wreck. John, however, hears that she has died, so he takes possession of their infant daughter.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 18, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Will S. Davis
- Screenplay & Story
- Will S. Davis
- Original Title
- The Straight Way
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Will S. Davis
Will S. Davis
Department Leadership Roster
Will S. Davis
Director
Will S. Davis
Screenplay
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 Straight Way
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What is The Straight Way about?
Deserted by her husband, John Madison, because he incorrectly accuses her of having an affair, Mary Madison goes to her aunt's house to have her baby, and then loses her memory in a train wreck. John, however, hears that she has died, so he takes possession of their infant daughter.
Who directed The Straight Way?
The Straight Way was directed by Will S. Davis.
Who stars in The Straight Way?
The principal cast of The Straight Way includes Valeska Suratt, Herbert Heyes, Glen White, Claire Whitney, Elsie Balfour.
When was The Straight Way released and how long is it?
The Straight Way was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Straight Way?
The Straight Way holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).