The Witching Hour
Synopsis
Jack Brookfield, a gambler with clairvoyant and hypnotic powers, is able to win at cards through his unique gift. But when he inadvertently hypnotizes young Clay Thorne, Thorne kills an enemy of Brookfield's while under a trance. No one believes Brookfield's protestations that Thorne is innocent of any murderous intent
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 10, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Irving
- Screenplay & Story
- Anthony Paul Kelly, Augustus E. Thomas
- Original Title
- The Witching Hour
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- The Frohman Amusement Corp.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Irving
Anthony Paul Kelly, Augustus E. Thomas
Department Leadership Roster
George Irving
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 Witching Hour
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Witching Hour about?
Jack Brookfield, a gambler with clairvoyant and hypnotic powers, is able to win at cards through his unique gift. But when he inadvertently hypnotizes young Clay Thorne, Thorne kills an enemy of Brookfield's while under a trance. No one believes Brookfield's protestations that Thorne is innocent of any murderous intent
Who directed The Witching Hour?
The Witching Hour was directed by George Irving.
Who stars in The Witching Hour?
The principal cast of The Witching Hour includes C. Aubrey Smith, Marie Shotwell, Robert Conness, Jack Sherrill, Freeman Barnes.
When was The Witching Hour released and how long is it?
The Witching Hour was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Witching Hour?
The Witching Hour holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).