The Hole in the Wall
“They sold messages from the dead. Forged Messages?”
Synopsis
When spiritualist Madame Mysteria is killed in a train wreck, her three associates decide to replace her instead of declaring her dead. One of them, the Fox, calls on Jean Oliver, who he knew from prison. Jean was serving time after being framed by her former employer, Mrs. Ramsey, for a theft just to keep her and her son, Donald Ramsey, from marrying. Jean agrees to the crooks' scheme providing that they help her kidnap the baby that belongs to Donald and the woman that his mother had him marry.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 12, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maxwell Karger
- Screenplay & Story
- Fred L. Jackson, June Mathis
- Original Title
- The Hole in the Wall
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Metro Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maxwell Karger
Fred L. Jackson, June Mathis
Department Leadership Roster
Maxwell Karger
Director
Fred L. Jackson
Writer
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 Hole in the Wall
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What is The Hole in the Wall about?
When spiritualist Madame Mysteria is killed in a train wreck, her three associates decide to replace her instead of declaring her dead. One of them, the Fox, calls on Jean Oliver, who he knew from prison. Jean was serving time after being framed by her former employer, Mrs. Ramsey, for a theft just to keep her and her son, Donald Ramsey, from marrying. Jean agrees to the crooks' scheme providing that they help her kidnap the baby that belongs to Donald and the woman that his mother had him marry.
Who directed The Hole in the Wall?
The Hole in the Wall was directed by Maxwell Karger.
Who stars in The Hole in the Wall?
The principal cast of The Hole in the Wall includes Alice Lake, Allan Forrest, Frank Brownlee, Charles Clary, Kate Lester.
When was The Hole in the Wall released and how long is it?
The Hole in the Wall was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hole in the Wall?
The Hole in the Wall holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).