Reaching for the Moon (1917)
A button factory worker has always dreamed that he was meant for better things, to be rich and famous and in "the company of kings". One day he discovers that he is indeed the only heir to the throne of a small European kingdom. However, there are forces at work who don't want him to survive to take the throne.
Director: John Emerson
Genre: Adventure
Runtime: 69 min
Release Date: November 16, 1917
Cast
- Douglas Fairbanks - Alexis Caesar Napoleon Brown
- Eileen Percy - Elsie Merrill
- Richard Cummings - Old Bingham the Boss
- Millard Webb - Mr. Mann
- Eugene Ormonde - Sergius Badinoff the Prime
- Frank Campeau - Black Boris
Screenplay
Production: Douglas Fairbanks Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
silent film
More Films by Director: John Emerson
More Films in Genre: Adventure
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Reaching for the Moon about?
- A button factory worker has always dreamed that he was meant for better things, to be rich and famous and in "the company of kings". One day he discovers that he is indeed the only heir to the throne of a small European kingdom. However, there are forces at work who don't want him to survive to take the throne.
- Who directed Reaching for the Moon?
- Reaching for the Moon was directed by John Emerson.
- Who stars in Reaching for the Moon?
- Reaching for the Moon stars Douglas Fairbanks, Eileen Percy, Richard Cummings, Millard Webb, Eugene Ormonde, Frank Campeau.
- How long is Reaching for the Moon?
- Reaching for the Moon has a runtime of 1h 9m (69 minutes).
- What genre is Reaching for the Moon?
- Reaching for the Moon is a Adventure film.
- Where was Reaching for the Moon produced?
- Reaching for the Moon was produced in United States of America.