The Midnight Alarm (1923)
Shortly after being made the executor of a wealthy man's estate, a man murders his benefactor. He then makes a play for the widow, who rebuffs him. To escape his arduous pursuit, she takes her little daughter on a trip but dies in an auto accident. The daughter is rescued but disappears. Her grandparents spend years looking for her, as does the executor who killed her father--if she's found she'll inherit the estate and he won't get a penny. He aims to see that she's never found, and if she is he plans to see that she doesn't live long enough to make a claim to the estate.
Director: David Smith
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: August 19, 1923
Cast
- Alice Calhoun - Sparkle
- Alice Calhoun - Mrs. Thornton
- Percy Marmont - Captain Harry Westmore
- Cullen Landis - Chaser
- Joseph Kilgour - Silas Carrington
- Maxine Elliott Hicks - Aggie
- George C. Pearce - Mr. Tilwell
- Kitty Bradbury - Mrs. Tilwell
- J. Gunnis Davis - Springer
- Jeanne Carpenter - Susan
Screenplay
- C. Graham Baker (Scenario Writer)
- James W. Harkins Jr. (Author)
Production: Vitagraph Company of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: David Smith
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Midnight Alarm about?
- Shortly after being made the executor of a wealthy man's estate, a man murders his benefactor. He then makes a play for the widow, who rebuffs him. To escape his arduous pursuit, she takes her little daughter on a trip but dies in an auto accident. The daughter is rescued but disappears. Her grandparents spend years looking for her, as does the executor who killed her father--if she's found she'll inherit the estate and he won't get a penny. He aims to see that she's never found, and if she is he plans to see that she doesn't live long enough to make a claim to the estate.
- Who directed The Midnight Alarm?
- The Midnight Alarm was directed by David Smith.
- Who stars in The Midnight Alarm?
- The Midnight Alarm stars Alice Calhoun, Alice Calhoun, Percy Marmont, Cullen Landis, Joseph Kilgour, Maxine Elliott Hicks.
- How long is The Midnight Alarm?
- The Midnight Alarm has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is The Midnight Alarm?
- The Midnight Alarm is a Drama, Romance film.