The Light in Darkness
Synopsis
Bank cashier Ramsey Latham is sentenced to prison for violation of the banking laws. On his way to the penitentiary, he encounters Hilary Kenyon, a young girl who speaks encouragingly to him. Later he is surprised to discover that Hilary is also a prisoner, having been found guilty of manslaughter for killing a man who attacked her.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 9, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Crosland
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Crosland, Peter B. Kyne
- Original Title
- The Light in Darkness
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 49m
- Production Studios
- Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Crosland
Alan Crosland, Peter B. Kyne
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Crosland
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 Light in Darkness
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What is The Light in Darkness about?
Bank cashier Ramsey Latham is sentenced to prison for violation of the banking laws. On his way to the penitentiary, he encounters Hilary Kenyon, a young girl who speaks encouragingly to him. Later he is surprised to discover that Hilary is also a prisoner, having been found guilty of manslaughter for killing a man who attacked her.
Who directed The Light in Darkness?
The Light in Darkness was directed by Alan Crosland.
Who stars in The Light in Darkness?
The principal cast of The Light in Darkness includes Shirley Mason, Frank Morgan, William H. Tooker, J. Frank Glendon, Bigelow Cooper.
When was The Light in Darkness released and how long is it?
The Light in Darkness was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 49m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Light in Darkness?
The Light in Darkness holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).