
Chalk Marks
Synopsis
Young Herbert Thompson, wanting to attain wealth and social status, marries Ann Morton, who comes from a rich and prominent family, throwing over pretty young Angelina Kilboure, who really loves him. Years later Herbert has become the local District Attorney and has two children, Bert and Virginia. One night Bert, a patron at a seedy roadhouse, defends his sister's honor from a ruffian and winds up killing the man. Angelina persuades Herbert to leave his post as D.A. to defend his son in his murder trial. Herbert wins the case, but it turns out to have unexpected consequences.
Top Cast
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September 14, 1924
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John G. Adolfi
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank E. Woods
- Original Title
- Chalk Marks
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Peninsula Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John G. Adolfi
Frank E. Woods
Department Leadership Roster
Frank E. Woods
Writer
John G. Adolfi
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 Chalk Marks
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Chalk Marks about?
Young Herbert Thompson, wanting to attain wealth and social status, marries Ann Morton, who comes from a rich and prominent family, throwing over pretty young Angelina Kilboure, who really loves him. Years later Herbert has become the local District Attorney and has two children, Bert and Virginia. One night Bert, a patron at a seedy roadhouse, defends his sister's honor from a ruffian and winds up killing the man. Angelina persuades Herbert to leave his post as D.A. to defend his son in his murder trial. Herbert wins the case, but it turns out to have unexpected consequences.
Who directed Chalk Marks?
Chalk Marks was directed by John G. Adolfi.
Who stars in Chalk Marks?
The principal cast of Chalk Marks includes Marguerite Snow, Ramsey Wallace, June Elvidge, Lydia Knott, Rex Lease.
When was Chalk Marks released and how long is it?
Chalk Marks was released in 1924 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Chalk Marks?
Chalk Marks holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).
