The Man Hunt
Synopsis
The Twelfth Regiment is to leave for the front in the morning at seven, and Captain Steadwell, who has been missing for three days, has not yet appeared. Unless he is found and returned to the head of his company by seven the next morning, disgrace will fall on him and his fiancée, Ellen Ferguson. Ellen is also loved by the new assistant secretary of war, Richard Ralston, who does not know of her engagement, Worried by Steadwell's continued absence, Ellen appeals to Dick to find him. Dick sets out to locate him, and the trail leads to Gladys, an actress whose photo was on Steadwell's table.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 29, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Scardon
- Original Title
- The Man Hunt
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Vitagraph Company of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Scardon
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Scardon
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 Man Hunt
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What is The Man Hunt about?
The Twelfth Regiment is to leave for the front in the morning at seven, and Captain Steadwell, who has been missing for three days, has not yet appeared. Unless he is found and returned to the head of his company by seven the next morning, disgrace will fall on him and his fiancée, Ellen Ferguson. Ellen is also loved by the new assistant secretary of war, Richard Ralston, who does not know of her engagement, Worried by Steadwell's continued absence, Ellen appeals to Dick to find him. Dick sets out to locate him, and the trail leads to Gladys, an actress whose photo was on Steadwell's table.
Who directed The Man Hunt?
The Man Hunt was directed by Paul Scardon.
Who stars in The Man Hunt?
The principal cast of The Man Hunt includes James Morrison, Raymond Walburn, Robert Gaillard, Billie Billings, Marguerite Blake.
When was The Man Hunt released and how long is it?
The Man Hunt was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Man Hunt?
The Man Hunt holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).