Sacred Silence
“A Supreme Sacrifice for a Woman's Honor!”
Synopsis
Lieut. Ralph Harrison is in love with Major Marston's wife, who pretends to love him. Harrison's mother implores Capt. Jim Craig to intervene to save her son from dishonor. When Craig visits Mrs. Marston, Harrison appears, precipitating a quarrel during which Harrison is wounded in the shoulder. Craig then leaves, and the major discovers Harrison. The major kills Harrison, and places the blame on Craig. To avoid a scandal, Craig runs away. Madge Summers of the Secret Service tracks him down and the two fall in love, but Craig is arrested and taken back to the army post.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 12, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry F. Millarde
- Screenplay & Story
- Anna Alice Chapin, Thomas F. Fallon, Roy Somerville, Howard Irving Young, Robert Peyton Carter
- Original Title
- Sacred Silence
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry F. Millarde
Anna Alice Chapin, Thomas F. Fallon, Roy Somerville, Howard Irving Young, Robert Peyton Carter
Department Leadership Roster
Harry F. Millarde
Director
Thomas F. Fallon
Writer
Roy Somerville
Writer
Howard Irving Young
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 Sacred Silence
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sacred Silence about?
Lieut. Ralph Harrison is in love with Major Marston's wife, who pretends to love him. Harrison's mother implores Capt. Jim Craig to intervene to save her son from dishonor. When Craig visits Mrs. Marston, Harrison appears, precipitating a quarrel during which Harrison is wounded in the shoulder. Craig then leaves, and the major discovers Harrison. The major kills Harrison, and places the blame on Craig. To avoid a scandal, Craig runs away. Madge Summers of the Secret Service tracks him down and the two fall in love, but Craig is arrested and taken back to the army post.
Who directed Sacred Silence?
Sacred Silence was directed by Harry F. Millarde.
Who stars in Sacred Silence?
The principal cast of Sacred Silence includes William Russell, Agnes Ayres, George MacQuarrie, James Morrison, Tom Brooke.
When was Sacred Silence released and how long is it?
Sacred Silence was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sacred Silence?
Sacred Silence holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).