The Reckoning Day (1918)
During World War I, Jane Whiting, a bright young lawyer who is engaged to Senator Wheeler, is assigned by the district attorney to expose a gang of spies who are collecting money for the German government through the operation of a fraudulent charity organization. Wheeler's son Frank has fallen in love with Lola Schram, whose pro-German mother is forcing the girl to work for Frederick Kube, the head of the spy ring, but when Kube learns of the romance, he orders Mrs. Schram to break it off. When Lola finally confesses her activities to Frank, Kube kills her and then frames Frank for the murder. Meanwhile, Jane, through the help of Jimmy and Tilly Ware, has discovered Kube's headquarters and modus operandi
Director: Roy Clements
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 51 min
Release Date: October 20, 1918
Cast
- Belle Bennett - Jane Whiting
- Jack Richardson - Frederick Kube
- J. Barney Sherry - Senator Wheeler
- Tom Buckingham - Frank Wheeler
- Elinor Fair - Lola Schram
- Louise Lester - Mrs. Schram
- Lee Phelps - Jimmy Ware
- Lucille Desmond - Tilly Ware
- Sidney De Gray - District Attorney
- Joseph Bennett
Screenplay
- Robert F. Hill (Story)
- Robert F. Hill (Screenplay)
Production: Triangle Film Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: Roy Clements
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Reckoning Day about?
- During World War I, Jane Whiting, a bright young lawyer who is engaged to Senator Wheeler, is assigned by the district attorney to expose a gang of spies who are collecting money for the German government through the operation of a fraudulent charity organization. Wheeler's son Frank has fallen in love with Lola Schram, whose pro-German mother is forcing the girl to work for Frederick Kube, the head of the spy ring, but when Kube learns of the romance, he orders Mrs. Schram to break it off. When Lola finally confesses her activities to Frank, Kube kills her and then frames Frank for the murder. Meanwhile, Jane, through the help of Jimmy and Tilly Ware, has discovered Kube's headquarters and modus operandi
- Who directed The Reckoning Day?
- The Reckoning Day was directed by Roy Clements.
- Who stars in The Reckoning Day?
- The Reckoning Day stars Belle Bennett, Jack Richardson, J. Barney Sherry, Tom Buckingham, Elinor Fair, Louise Lester.
- How long is The Reckoning Day?
- The Reckoning Day has a runtime of 51m (51 minutes).
- What genre is The Reckoning Day?
- The Reckoning Day is a Drama film.
- Where was The Reckoning Day produced?
- The Reckoning Day was produced in United States of America.