The Midnight Alarm (1923)

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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
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Production: Vitagraph Company of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: David Smith
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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.