Footfalls
“A picture with an absolutey new idea”
Synopsis
A blind cobbler is able, by dint of his extraordinary hearing, to recognize the identity of a murderer. His own son is accused of the killing, and the old man waits, knowing the murderer will return to prevent the blind man from revealing what he knows.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 8, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Brabin
- Screenplay & Story
- Wilbur Daniel Steele, Charles Brabin
- Original Title
- Footfalls
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Brabin
Wilbur Daniel Steele, Charles Brabin
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Brabin
Director
Charles Brabin
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Footfalls
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Footfalls about?
A blind cobbler is able, by dint of his extraordinary hearing, to recognize the identity of a murderer. His own son is accused of the killing, and the old man waits, knowing the murderer will return to prevent the blind man from revealing what he knows.
Who directed Footfalls?
Footfalls was directed by Charles Brabin.
Who stars in Footfalls?
The principal cast of Footfalls includes Tyrone Power Sr., Tom Douglas, Estelle Taylor, Gladden James, Nora Cecil.
When was Footfalls released and how long is it?
Footfalls was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Footfalls?
Footfalls holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).