The Voice on the Wire
“Great Trans-Atlantic Surprise Serial”
Synopsis
A silent action movie serial consisting of 15 chapters.
Top Cast
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Ben F. Wilson
John Shirley
Neva Gerber
Polly Marion
Francis McDonald
'Red' Warren
Joseph W. Girard
Dr. Reynolds
Nigel De Brulier
Professor Duval
Howard Crampton
Captain Cronin
William Quinn
Emil LaRoux
Irene Hunt
Mrs. Reynolds
Ernest Shields
Howard Van Cleft
Hoot Gibson
Josephine Hill
Evelyn Selbie
Pale Ida
L.M. Wells
Professor Montague
William Canfield
William Grimsby
Frank MacQuarrie
Alvin Van Cleft
Frank Tokunaga
Lew Short
Short
Willard Wayne
Wayne
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 18, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stuart Paton
- Screenplay & Story
- Eustace Hale Ball, J. Grubb Alexander
- Original Title
- The Voice on the Wire
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 3h 0m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stuart Paton
Eustace Hale Ball, J. Grubb Alexander
Department Leadership Roster
Stuart Paton
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Voice on the Wire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Voice on the Wire about?
A silent action movie serial consisting of 15 chapters.
Who directed The Voice on the Wire?
The Voice on the Wire was directed by Stuart Paton.
Who stars in The Voice on the Wire?
The principal cast of The Voice on the Wire includes Ben F. Wilson, Neva Gerber, Francis McDonald, Joseph W. Girard, Nigel De Brulier.
When was The Voice on the Wire released and how long is it?
The Voice on the Wire was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 3h 0m.
Is The Voice on the Wire based on a book or true story?
The Voice on the Wire is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Eustace Hale Ball".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Voice on the Wire?
The Voice on the Wire holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).