The Quack
Synopsis
James MacDonald, familiarly known as "Slim Jim," who prefers to make a livelihood by stealth rather than by honest endeavor, leaves his wife and young son one evening, and with the assistance of a "pal" succeeds in fleecing a stranger at "Three Card Monte" for a considerable sum.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 1914
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wilbert Melville
- Screenplay & Story
- Wilbert Melville
- Original Title
- The Quack
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Lubin Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wilbert Melville
Wilbert Melville
Department Leadership Roster
Wilbert Melville
Writer
Wilbert Melville
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 Quack
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What is The Quack about?
James MacDonald, familiarly known as "Slim Jim," who prefers to make a livelihood by stealth rather than by honest endeavor, leaves his wife and young son one evening, and with the assistance of a "pal" succeeds in fleecing a stranger at "Three Card Monte" for a considerable sum.
Who directed The Quack?
The Quack was directed by Wilbert Melville.
Who stars in The Quack?
The principal cast of The Quack includes Lee Shumway, Velma Whitman, William Dennis, George Routh, William Parsons.
When was The Quack released and how long is it?
The Quack was released in 1914 with a total runtime of 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Quack?
The Quack holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).