Smashing Through (1918)
Dare-Devil American Drama!
Claim jumper Dave Marco and his boss Earl Foster, a crooked investment broker, hire chemist Ralph Brandon to falsify papers that a certain worthless mine is valuable then convince Ralph's mother to invest all her money in the mine. Ralph’s sister Holly meets Jack Mason, whose mine is actually valuable though not yet profitable, and they fall for each other. Once Mrs. Brandon finds out she has been duped, though forced into silence by the threat of having Ralph’s malfeasance exposed, and Marco attempts to jump Jack’s claim events come to a head until the happy conclusion.
Director: Elmer Clifton
Genre: Thriller, Western
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: June 9, 1918
Cast
- Herbert Rawlinson - Jack Mason
- Neal Hart - Dave Marco
- Sam De Grasse - Earl Foster
- Sally Starr - Holly Brandon
- Clarissa Selwynne - Mrs. Brandon
- Paul Hurst - Stevens
- Millard K. Wilson - Ralph Brandon
Screenplay
- Walter Woods (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Virgil Miller
Production: Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: Elmer Clifton
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Smashing Through about?
- Claim jumper Dave Marco and his boss Earl Foster, a crooked investment broker, hire chemist Ralph Brandon to falsify papers that a certain worthless mine is valuable then convince Ralph's mother to invest all her money in the mine. Ralph’s sister Holly meets Jack Mason, whose mine is actually valuable though not yet profitable, and they fall for each other. Once Mrs. Brandon finds out she has been duped, though forced into silence by the threat of having Ralph’s malfeasance exposed, and Marco attempts to jump Jack’s claim events come to a head until the happy conclusion.
- Who directed Smashing Through?
- Smashing Through was directed by Elmer Clifton.
- Who stars in Smashing Through?
- Smashing Through stars Herbert Rawlinson, Neal Hart, Sam De Grasse, Sally Starr, Clarissa Selwynne, Paul Hurst.
- How long is Smashing Through?
- Smashing Through has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Smashing Through?
- Smashing Through is a Thriller, Western film.
- Where was Smashing Through produced?
- Smashing Through was produced in United States of America.